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Introspection illusion: the strong sense people have that they can directly access the processes underlying their mental states. Most mental processes, however, are largely unavailable for conscious interpretation. The catch is that people are unaware of their unawareness. Thus, although introspection feels as if we are simply observing our inner intentions, it is largely and inference about our inner intentions.
— Sep 29, 2015 09:07AM
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Marta Veenhof
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An optimism bias simply means that more often than not our expectations are slightly better than what the future holds. Overall, this is beneficial. Data ... optimists live longer, are healthier and happier, make better financial plans, and are more successful.
— Oct 10, 2015 12:11AM
Marta Veenhof
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Most of us are optimistic. Although good things may transpire, on average our expectations exceed future outcomes. We are not necessarily aware of our bias. Like other illusions of the human brain, the optimism bias is not easily accessible for introspection. Nonetheless, science has shown us that our minds tend to engage in thoughts of sunny days.
— Oct 10, 2015 12:08AM
Marta Veenhof
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Optimistic people are not necessarily those with a positively biased view of the past; neither are they the ones holding a positively biased view of the present. They are the ones who see the future through rose-tinted glasses despite all the disappointing experiences they have had.
— Oct 08, 2015 12:14PM
Marta Veenhof
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A pessimistic explanatory style triggers depression by producing negative predictions for the future, which promote negative mood, passiveness, and hopelessness.
— Oct 03, 2015 08:29PM
Marta Veenhof
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Numerous studies demonstrate that a pessimistic explanatory style is a risk factor for clinical depression. Depressed individuals are also more likely to view negative events as their fault, permanent, and encompassing all aspects of life. The crucial element that links depressive symptoms with a pessimistic explanatory style is expectation.
— Oct 03, 2015 08:29PM
Marta Veenhof
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Optimistic explanatory style: seeing others as causing the adverse situation.
— Oct 03, 2015 08:25PM
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Pessimistic explanatory style: holding yourself responsible for the negative event.
— Oct 03, 2015 08:24PM
