Projected Introspection
Projected Introspection is a proposed composite bias in which a person assumes others engage in the same degree of self-reflection, self-correction, or internal analysis.
| Projected Introspection | |
|---|---|
| Field | Cognitive psychology; interpersonal cognition; self-reflection |
| Author | Andrew Lehti |
| Status | Proposed composite bias |
| Related framework | Cognitive Impasse |
| Related concepts | Egocentric Bias, Theory of Mind, Projected Inferiority, Selective-Mindedness |
Projected Introspection describes the expectation that others reflect on conflict, evidence, or personal behavior with the same depth that one does. This can create frustration when others do not revise themselves after receiving information that seems clear.
Within Cognitive Impasse, the bias can make communication fail. The person presenting an argument assumes the other person is processing internally, while the other person may be avoiding, dismissing, or defending.
The bias is related to egocentric projection and theory-of-mind limitations.
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