The worse-than-average effect, also called the below-average effect, is the human tendency to underestimate one's own achievements and capabilities relative to other people.
Facts
Core ClaimSourced to the subject's own accountThe worse-than-average effect, also called the below-average effect, is the tendency for people to underestimate their own achievements and capabilities relative to other people, typically for tasks perceived as rare or difficult, treated as a reversal of the more common better-than-average effect. 1 First Described YearThe term "illusory superiority" was first used by the researchers Van Yperen and Buunk, in 1991. Classification
Type of PhenomenonSourced to the subject's own account Connections
In Branch
Source Wikipedia: Illusory superiority
Sources
1. Worse-Than-Average Effect (Wikipedia)
WikipediaLead section, first sentence
The worse-than-average effect or below-average effect is the human tendency to underestimate one's achievements and capabilities in relation to others.
lead section, phenomenon-kind classification
The worse-than-average effect or below-average effect is the human tendency to underestimate one's achievements and capabilities in relation to others.
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: Illusory superiority
Wikimedia FoundationWikipedia article text
The term "illusory superiority" was first used by the researchers Van Yperen and Buunk, in 1991.
In Branch: Cognitive Psychology, Lead section
In social psychology, illusory superiority is a cognitive bias wherein people overestimate their own qualities and abilities compared to others.
View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.