The ease with which we generally recall our own characteristics and opinions from memory helps explain why we tend to believe that other people share our views and preferences to a greater extent than is actually true.What is this effect known as?

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This phenomenon is known as the false consensus effect, which occurs when individuals overestimate the extent to which their beliefs, opinions, preferences, values, and habits are normal and typical of those of others.

The Ease with Which We Generally Recall Our Own Characteristics