The False-Uniqueness Effect: Thinking You’re the Exception
23 September 2025

The False-Uniqueness Effect: Thinking You’re the Exception

Mental Minute

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Why do we believe our qualities, opinions, or habits are rarer than they really are? Explore the false-uniqueness effect, a bias that makes us underestimate how many others share our traits. Learn how this illusion shapes self-image, decision-making, and social behavior.