248- Do People Realize How Average They Are?

It is not uncommon for people to have a skewed perception of
their own abilities or characteristics, and this can sometimes
lead to overestimating their own abilities or attributes. This
phenomenon is known as the "above-average effect" or "illusory
superiority." It is a cognitive bias that causes people to
perceive themselves as being better than average at various tasks
or characteristics, even when this is not the case.


However, it is also important to note that people are often
unaware of their own limitations and may not fully realize how
average they are in certain areas. It is important to be aware of
this cognitive bias and to try to keep an accurate and realistic
perspective on one's own abilities and characteristics. It can be
helpful to seek feedback from others or to compare oneself to
objective standards in order to get a more accurate assessment of
one's abilities and limitations.