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  • False Consensus Effect: Meaning, Causes, Effects & Mitigation

    False Consensus Effect: Meaning, Causes, Effects & Mitigation

    Introduction The false consensus effect in surveys refers to the tendency of individuals to overestimate the extent to which their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors are shared by others. This bias can arise when people participate in surveys and assume that their responses are representative of the population’s beliefs and attitudes.  In this article, we will…