Charlie contributes money to every charity program in his community even if he does not have ample resources.He fears that otherwise he may be labeled a miser.In reality,most members of his community do not notice whether Charlie contributes or not.Which of the following psychological effects is exemplified in this scenario?

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Charlie is exhibiting the spotlight effect, which refers to the tendency to overestimate how much other people are paying attention to us and our behavior. He believes that others are closely monitoring his charitable contributions, when in reality they may not be noticing at all.

Charlie Contributes Money to Every Charity Program in His Community