By Brad Bell
The false consensus effect is one concept in psychology. What is the false consensus effect? Below is one definition of the false consensus effect:
False Consensus Effect Definition:
The false consensus effect occurs when one overestimates the commonness of one’s attitudes.
False Consensus Effect Examples:
There may be a number of good examples of the false consensus effect. Below are two false consensus examples:
1. After seeing a film a person believes that the film is excellent. The person overestimates the percentage of people who thought that the film was excellent.
2. A person believes that a cat is a better pet than a dog. The person overestimates the percentage of people who agree with this view.