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The Better-Than-Average Effect

The Better-Than-Average Effect

Why we think we are a little better than others

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W. Keith Campbell
Mar 19, 2024
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The better-than-average effect is a classic findings in self research, where it is considered a signature self-enhancement bias. This effect centers on the notion that we, on average, perceive oursel…

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