Abstract:Humans are typically inept at evaluating their abilities and predispositions, while often disregarding such lack of metacognitive insight into their capacities and even augmenting (albeit illusorily) self-evaluation such that they should have more desirable traits than an average peer. This superiority illusion helps maintain a healthy mental state. However, the scope and range of its influence on broader human behavior, especially perceptual tasks, remain elusive. As belief shapes the way people perceive and … Show more
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