PSY 331 Chapter Notes -Narcissism, Positive Illusions
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Last time: we see what we expect. Positive illusion: seeing self in (objectively) overly positive light. Intelligent relevant to other ub students rated themselves averagely. Intelligent relevant to other undergrads in this room students rated themselves higher. Survey of 1 million high school students stated: 3 types of positive illusions: unrealistically positive views of self, unrealistic optimism, exaggerated perceptions of control. We are all better than average: our friends, too! Give selves credit for success, but not to blame for failure. Rate ourselves higher than observers do: study: group interaction task, personality ratings. We tend to be optimistic: we believe present is better than past, we expect future to be even better. Ex. finding a job: particularly for us vs. others. Expect what we want: not what is objectively likely. We think more good things for us and less of bad things for us.