People apply the ____ exclusively to their own desirable behaviors.
A)gain-loss effect
B)fundamental attribution error
C)false uniqueness effect
D)self-fulfilling prophecy

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The false uniqueness effect is a cognitive bias where individuals believe that their own positive qualities or behaviors are more unique and rare among their peers than they actually are. This leads them to apply these perceived unique qualities exclusively to themselves, often underestimating how common such behaviors or attributes might be in the general population.

People Apply the ____ Exclusively to Their Own Desirable Behaviors