Some sexually active college students do not consistently use contraceptives because they see themselves as less vulnerable to unwanted pregnancy than the average college student.This best illustrates the impact of
A) low self-esteem.
B) free association.
C) the spotlight effect.
D) unrealistic optimism.

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Unplanned pregnancy is a common occurrence among sexually active college students, yet some still do not use contraceptives consistently because of unrealistic optimism bias. This bias leads them to believe that they are less likely to experience unwanted pregnancy than the average person.

Some Sexually Active College Students Do Not Consistently Use Contraceptives