A study found that most students overestimate how comfortable their peers are with alcohol on campus.What does this misperception illustrate?

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Pluralistic ignorance refers to a situation where individuals in a group hold false beliefs about the attitudes and behaviors of others in the group. This misperception of how comfortable their peers are with alcohol on campus is an example of pluralistic ignorance as students are overestimating their peers' attitudes towards alcohol.

A Study Found That Most Students Overestimate How Comfortable Their