Ralph is a tireless workaholic who spends most of his time thinking about work,even when not at work.He considers this to be the norm at his place of employment,and believes that his three subordinates are equally committed to their jobs. This is an example of which perceptual distortion?
A) Stereotyping
B) Halo effect
C) Perceptual defense
D) Personality expression
E) Projection

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Projection occurs when an individual attributes their own thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person. In this case, Ralph assumes his subordinates are as committed to work as he is, projecting his own workaholic tendencies onto them.

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