False uniqueness effect in psychology

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The false uniqueness effect is a cognitive bias evident when people express beliefs that they are unique compared to others. The uniqueness may be views that they have rare talents or abilities.

Cite this post

Sutton, G. W. (2023, September 24). False uniqueness effect in psychology. Psychology Concepts and Theories. Retrieved from https://suttonpsychology.blogspot.com/2023/09/false-uniqueness-effect-in-psychology.html

A research reference

Perloff, L. S., & Brickman, P. (1982). False consensus and false uniqueness: Biases in perceptions of similarity. Academic Psychology Bulletin, 4(3), 475–494.

Geoffrey W. Sutton, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Psychology. He retired from a clinical practice and was credentialed in clinical neuropsychology and psychopharmacology. His website is  www.suttong.com

 

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