Sexually active undergraduate women who do not consistently use contraceptives often perceive themselves as less vulnerable to unwanted pregnancy than do other undergraduate women. This best illustrates

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This phenomenon is known as optimistic bias or unrealistic optimism. These women believe that they are less likely to experience negative outcomes, such as unwanted pregnancy, than others. This bias can lead to a failure to use contraceptives consistently or at all.

Sexually Active Undergraduate Women Who Do Not Consistently Use Contraceptives