Most college students perceive themselves as less likely than their average classmate to develop drinking problems.This best illustrates
A) unconditional positive regard.
B) the spotlight effect.
C) unrealistic optimism.
D) low self-efficacy.

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This question refers to the phenomenon of unrealistic optimism, which is the tendency for individuals to believe that they are less likely than other people to experience negative events, and more likely to experience positive events. In this case, college students believe they are less likely than their peers to develop drinking problems, which is an example of unrealistic optimism.

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