In social psychology, the above average phenomenon refers to a cognitive bias or an illusory superiority belief. We tend to overestimate our positive qualities and underestimate our negative qualities. As a result, we think that we are better than the average person, in a number of areas. For example, studies have shown that 93% of drivers believe that they are better than the average, which is mathematically impossible. The driving superiority belief was shared even by those who have had three accidents in the past 6 months!
See more here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/critical-thinking-above-average-phenomenon-angelos-rodafinos |
Dr Ro's blogShare your ideas for problem solving and dealing with idiots, or join the Idiots Club (a.k.a. Boneheads' Academy) in Facebook. Archives
November 2023
Categories |