PS270 Chapter Notes -Overjustification Effect, Westboro Baptist Church, Tumblr
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Self-serving bias is the tendency to perceive yourself favorably (59). Self-serving bias is a psychological reference to the idea that, as humans, we often perceive ourselves and situations as more valuable and favorable than those of others (67- Self-serving bias is made up of four concepts, those being: self-serving attributions, positive social comparisons, unrealistic optimism and a false sense of uniqueness (67). These concepts are often used in order to justify behaviour, attitudes, situations and treatment of others. I chose this concept because, growing up, i often saw these behaviours in kids my age. I continue to see these behaviours and i never thought of it as a self-preservation act, but instead, just a flaw in one"s personality. I am guilty of succumbing to some of these concepts throughout my life, so in a way this made me more self-aware.
