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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.1
How might the concept of false consensus bias complicate our understanding of social norms within a society?
False consensus bias implies that there is always a uniform opinion in society.
The existence of false consensus bias means that social norms don't exist at all.
It suggests that individuals may overestimate the extent to which others share their beliefs, leading to an inaccurate perception of societal norms.
It indicates that individuals always conform accurately to societal norms due to their ability to gauge collective views correctly.
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