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False-Uniqueness Effect: Why You Feel More Special Than You Are

False-Uniqueness Effect: Why You Feel More Special Than You Are

Introduction and Definition of the False-Uniqueness Effect The False-Uniqueness Effect (FUE) represents a pervasive cognitive bias wherein individuals tend to systematically underestimate the prevalence of their own desirable attributes, talents, and positive characteristics among the general population. This bias leads the individual to perceive their strengths, successes, and laudable qualities as significantly rarer or more […]

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