According to research presented in your textbook,the false consensus effect may be due,in part,to which of the following?

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The false consensus effect is the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs and behaviors. Research suggests that this may be due, in part, to the fact that our social circles often consist of like-minded individuals who reinforce our beliefs and behaviors. Therefore, having friends and family with similar views may lead us to believe that our beliefs are more widespread than they actually are, contributing to the false consensus effect.

According to Research Presented in Your Textbook,the False Consensus Effect