Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Believes refers to the cognitive process of accepting something as true or real, often based on personal perception or subjective interpretation.
Related terms
Confirmation bias: This term refers to the tendency to selectively seek and interpret information in a way that confirms pre-existing beliefs or expectations.
Illusory correlation: This term describes the cognitive error where individuals perceive a relationship between two variables when no such relationship exists.
Overconfidence effect: Overconfidence refers to an individual's tendency to have excessive confidence in their own abilities, knowledge, or judgment.