Alex,a below-average student,cheats in his exams.His teachers catch him cheating and question him.He, however,justifies his act and argues that most students cheat in their exams but are not caught.Which of the following psychological phenomena best exemplifies Alex's attitude?

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The false consensus effect is the tendency for people to overestimate the extent to which others share their opinions, attitudes, and behaviors. This is evident in Alex's argument that most students cheat in their exams but are not caught, implying that it is a common behavior among his peers and therefore justifiable.

Alex,a Below-Average Student,cheats in His Exams