Optimistic Bias

Some quotes on optimistic bias, taken from David A. Armor and Shelley E. Taylor (2002) “When Predictions Fail: The Dilemma of Unrealistic Optimism” in Thomas Gilovich (et al.) (Eds.) Heuristics and Biases: The Psychology of Intuitive Judgement:

“Students expect to receive higher scores on exams, at least when those exams are still some time away, then [...]