If you decide to train for a marathon, and after completing the marathon, underestimate your level of fitness before you began training, which of the following theories best describes this misperception?
A) Cognitive dissonance theories
B) Implicit theory
C) Self-categorization theories
D) All of the above

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Implicit theory best describes this misperception as it deals with people's beliefs about the nature of a personal trait, ability, or skill. In this case, the individual underestimated their level of fitness (personal trait/ability) before starting the marathon training. The other theories are not directly related to this specific misperception.

If You Decide to Train for a Marathon, and After