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.
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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. (w-bbfill-psychology6-0926) Classification
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1. Worse-Than-Average Effect (Wikipedia)
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The worse-than-average effect or below-average effect is the human tendency to underestimate one's achievements and capabilities in relation to others.
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The worse-than-average effect or below-average effect is the human tendency to underestimate one's achievements and capabilities in relation to others.
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The term "illusory superiority" was first used by the researchers Van Yperen and Buunk, in 1991.
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Wikipedia article 'Illusory superiority' is filed under Category:Cognitive biases.
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