Daniel cheated on his college history exam and believes that, like himself, almost every student cheats on an exam at least once or twice. Assuming he is incorrect, Daniel's tendency to overestimate the extent to which others cheat is known as _______________.

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The false consensus effect occurs when individuals overestimate the extent to which others share their opinions, beliefs, or behaviors. In this case, Daniel is assuming that most students cheat on exams because he himself has cheated, even though this may not be true for others.

Daniel Cheated on His College History Exam and Believes That