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Most people believe they would defy immoral orders from authority figures more than others would. This cognitive bias, known as the “better-than-average effect,” causes individuals to underestimat... (neurosciencenews.com)
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-06-19 10:10:00+00:00.

Original Title: Most people believe they would defy immoral orders from authority figures more than others would. This cognitive bias, known as the “better-than-average effect,” causes individuals to underestimate their own susceptibility to social pressure. The study was based on the 1960s Milgram experiment.

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