Mimicry boosts social bias: unrealistic optimism in a health prevention case
Unrealistic optimism bias appears when a person perceives oneself – in comparison to peers – as less at risk from threats. This bias has been widely reported and the consequences are clear: it puts one’s health in danger. The existing body of literature proposes egocentrism as a mechanism leading to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2023-12-01
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Series: | Social Influence |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15534510.2023.2187880 |