For her dissertation,Heather asks a random sample of people whether their tendency to "do the right thing" is average,below average,or above average.To her surprise,she found that 93% said that they were above average! This illustrates
A)a situational attribution.
B)the "holier-than-thou" effect.
C)the fundamental attribution error.
D)the just-world hypothesis.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "holier-than-thou" effect refers to the tendency for people to see themselves as moral and ethical, often rating themselves as above average in these qualities. This bias can lead to an overestimation of one's own abilities and a judgmental attitude towards others who may not share the same views.

For Her Dissertation,Heather Asks a Random Sample of People Whether