Set 4: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

The spotlight effect: people overestimate how much others notice them. Subjects predicted 50% would notice their shirt; only 25% did.

What does the experiment show?

A. People accurately judge attention.

B. People think they are noticed more than they are.

C. People underestimate attention.

D. Clothing has no impact.✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. Predicted 50%, actual 25% = overestimation. The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.

Key Evidence:

• "The spotlight effect: people overestimate how much others notice them"

Why others are wrong: A (This option is incorrect.), B (This option is incorrect.), C (This option is incorrect.).

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