optimism bias
/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm ˌbaɪəs/
believing oneself less likely to experience negative events
“Optimism bias makes smokers think lung cancer happens to other people.”
Origin: Latin optimus best + bias from Old French biais
/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm ˌbaɪəs/
believing oneself less likely to experience negative events
“Optimism bias makes smokers think lung cancer happens to other people.”
Origin: Latin optimus best + bias from Old French biais