Term ID: T5705

Unrealistic Optimism

/unrealistic-optimism/
Tendency to overestimate positive outcomes and underestimate negative consequences for oneself compared to others.
Example: Believing personal risk for illness or accidents is lower than average despite similar lifestyle or environmental factors.

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Reference: Weinstein (1980)