Shane,a sales manager,remarked that typically,her employees sincerely and positively overstate their job performance and abilities.This is an example of the ____ effect.
A)overstatement
B)motivated blindness
C)holier-than-thou
D)cheating
E)fudging

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The holier-than-thou effect refers to individuals' tendency to overestimate their moral standing compared to others. The scenario described in the question is a type of holier-than-thou effect, as the employees are overestimating their job performance and abilities.

Shane,a Sales Manager,remarked That Typically,her Employees Sincerely and Positively Overstate