A girl has a crush on a boy but is afraid to ask him out because she does not think he is interested in her. The same boy has a crush on the same girl but hasn't asked for her phone number because he thinks she'll say "no." This is a case of

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Pluralistic ignorance occurs when individuals mistakenly believe that their own thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are different from those of the group, leading to a situation where both parties are interested but assume the other is not.

A Girl Has a Crush on a Boy but Is