The false uniqueness effect occurs because we ____________ the extent to which other people engage in positive actions and _______________ the extent to which others engage in negative actions.

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The false uniqueness effect is a cognitive bias where individuals underestimate the commonality of their positive behaviors and overestimate the commonality of their negative behaviors, leading them to believe they are more unique in their positive actions than they actually are.

The False Uniqueness Effect Occurs Because We ____________ the Extent