Issue

optimism bias

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A cognitive bias that leads individuals to overestimate the likelihood of positive events and underestimate the likelihood of negative events. This bias causes someone to believe that they themselves are less likely to experience a negative event.

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  1. Tower Hamlets Council Criticized for 'Optimism Bias' in Self-Assessment by LGA Review Tower Hamlets Council is under increased scrutiny following concerns raised about a potential optimism bias in its self-assessment of progress on key improvement... Tower Hamlets 19 December 2025