Belicia chooses a designated driver to drive her home whenever she goes out for a party.She believes that this virtue of hers is exceptional and that no one else is as precautious as she is.This scenario best exemplifies:

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The scenario exemplifies the false uniqueness effect, which is the tendency to see one's own traits and behaviors as more unique than they actually are. Belicia believes that her choice to have a designated driver is exceptional and that no one else is as precautious as she is. This belief reflects the false uniqueness effect, as she likely overestimates the rarity of this behavior.

Belicia Chooses a Designated Driver to Drive Her Home Whenever