Although she has only been working out regularly for a month, Sandra underestimates the likelihood her colleagues work out. Focusing on her positive behavior while underestimating the likelihood others engage in the same activity is also known as
A) false consensus bias.
B) false uniqueness bias.
C) false individual effect.
D) self-perception effect.

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False uniqueness bias occurs when individuals believe their positive behaviors or attributes are more unique to themselves than they actually are, leading them to underestimate how common these behaviors or attributes are among others, as illustrated by Sandra's situation.

Although She Has Only Been Working Out Regularly for a Month