When Vanessa noticed that she was wearing mismatched socks,she overestimated the extent to which others would also notice.Her reaction best illustrates
A) the spotlight effect.
B) defensive self-esteem.
C) reciprocal determinism.
D) self-efficacy.

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The scenario described in the question is an example of the spotlight effect, which refers to the tendency to overestimate how much others notice and pay attention to our behaviors and appearance. In this case, Vanessa is assuming that others will notice and judge her for wearing mismatched socks, when in reality, they may not even notice at all.

When Vanessa Noticed That She Was Wearing Mismatched Socks,she Overestimated