Both Clinton supporters and pro-choice advocates (31 male and 79 female students of psychology) underestimated the prevalence of their own opinions; yet their estimates were higher than those made by individuals with differing opinions. Although both women and men strongly and similarly favored pro-choice over pro-life, women presumed that men would be less likely to favor the pro-choice position.
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