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[[File:Optimism bias.jpg|alt=Optimism bias|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Optimism bias, is proven by looking at predictions versus subsequent reality.]] | [[File:Optimism bias.jpg|alt=Optimism bias|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Optimism bias, is proven by looking at predictions versus subsequent reality.]] | ||
'''Optimism bias is a cognitive bias that causes | '''Optimism bias is a cognitive bias that causes one to believe that they themselves are less likely to experience a negative event relative to others. Scientists has shown this as erroneous logic in multiple human studies''' '''revealing''': | ||
* People are excessively and unrealistically optimistic when judging their driving competency and accident risk.<ref>'''The optimism bias and traffic accident risk perception.''' Accident Analysis & Prevention. Volume 21, Issue 4, August 1989, Pages 333-340. David M.DeJoy. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1016/0001-4575(89)90024-9</nowiki>. Accessed on 22 August via <nowiki>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0001457589900249</nowiki>.</ref> | * People are excessively and unrealistically optimistic when judging their driving competency and accident risk.<ref>'''The optimism bias and traffic accident risk perception.''' Accident Analysis & Prevention. Volume 21, Issue 4, August 1989, Pages 333-340. David M.DeJoy. <nowiki>https://doi.org/10.1016/0001-4575(89)90024-9</nowiki>. Accessed on 22 August via <nowiki>https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0001457589900249</nowiki>.</ref> | ||