Maryanne hears a speaker talk about his pro-life stance. Maryanne, who is herself pro-life, believes that this speaker's position is closer to hers than it actually is because of

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Assimilation occurs when individuals perceive messages or positions as being closer to their own views than they actually are, especially when they already agree with the general stance.

Maryanne Hears a Speaker Talk About His Pro-Life Stance