Faith grew up in Miami, had a pet as a child, is an excellent pinball player, and sometimes drinks too much at parties. In order to keep her positive illusions intact, which of the following statements is she most likely to believe?

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Positive illusions are cognitive biases that help individuals maintain a positive self-image. Since Faith sometimes drinks too much at parties, she is most likely to maintain her positive self-image by believing that this behavior is common and acceptable (D), rather than focusing on negative aspects that could harm her self-perception.

Faith Grew Up in Miami, Had a Pet as a Child