Assume

Definition

Assuming refers to forming a belief or accepting something as true without any concrete evidence or proof. It involves making an inference based on limited information or personal bias.

Related terms

Confirmation Bias:

This term refers to the tendency to seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs.

Stereotyping:

Stereotyping involves making assumptions or generalizations about a group of people based on limited information or characteristics attributed to that group.

Hasty Generalization: Hasty generalization occurs when someone forms a broad conclusion based on insufficient evidence or a small sample size.