Category: General Knowledge | Last updated: 2026-09-18
Despite knowing the general risks of driving, a person believes they are significantly less likely than the average driver to be involved in a car accident, even though they occasionally text while driving. This tendency to overestimate one's own positive outcomes is an example of which cognitive bias?
A) Self-Serving Bias
B) Optimism Bias
C) Just-World Hypothesis
D) Bandwagon Effect
Explanation
Optimism bias is the cognitive tendency to be overly optimistic about the outcome of planned actions and to underestimate the likelihood of experiencing negative events.