The _____ effect refers to individuals overestimating the degree to which other individuals think or act the way they do.

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The false consensus effect is a cognitive bias in which individuals tend to overestimate the extent to which others share their opinions, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. According to this bias, people tend to view their own behaviors as normal and common, and assume that others are likely to behave in the same way. This bias can lead to misunderstandings and miscommunications, especially when people assume that their own views are widely shared and fail to recognize diversity in opinions and behaviors. The other options are not related to this specific bias.

The _____ Effect Refers to Individuals Overestimating the Degree to Which