Which of the following is NOT a reason why people experience the phenomenon of false consensus?

A) People typically expose themselves to diverse forms of news media.
B) It is comforting,especially under threat,to think that our beliefs are widely held.
C) People tend to associate with others who share their opinions and lifestyle.
D) Whatever people themselves believe is what is most cognitively salient to them.

Option A suggests that people expose themselves to diverse forms of news media, which would actually reduce the likelihood of false consensus. False consensus arises from exposure to limited or biased information sources, so diversity of news media would give a more varied perspective on what beliefs are common or uncommon. Options B, C, and D all accurately describe factors that contribute to the false consensus effect.