Mirror-Image Perceptions

Definition

This is a psychological concept where each party involved in a conflict views themselves as ethical and peaceful, while viewing the opposing party as evil and aggressive.

Related terms

Stereotype:

A generalized belief about a group of people that often oversimplifies their characteristics.

Prejudice:

An unjustified negative attitude towards an individual based solely on their membership in a certain group.

Discrimination:

Unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group or its members based on their categorization.