After Larry aces his first calculus exam, he says, "I bet I am one of the few students who received a high grade on the exam. I am quite the mathematician!" Larry's comment BEST reflects _____.

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Larry's comment reflects the false uniqueness effect, which occurs when people overestimate the extent to which their abilities, opinions, or behaviors are unique compared to others. Larry assumes that he is one of the few students who did well on the exam, which may not necessarily be true.

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