Cognitive Bias (memory)
Egocentric Bias
Memory distortions serving the needs of the ego self
Overview
There is bias in our tendencies to assign credit for group accomplishments that serves our individual ego needs.
Types
| Name | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Egocentric Bias | Occurs when people claim more responsibility for themselves for the results of a joint action than an outside observer would credit them with. | [1] |
| Naïve Cynicism | Expecting more egocentric bias in others than in oneself. | [1] |
Practical Perspectives
- Actively acknowledge the team and context of an accomplishment.
References & Acknowledgements
[1] Wikipedia contributors. "List of cognitive biases." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 14 Jul. 2020. Web. 23 Jul. 2020. link
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