Optimistic Bias

Due Friday 12/18/15 No excuses excepted..Any questions ask

Review the article "Cultural Variation in Unrealistic Optimism". Pay particular attention to the following sections: "Independent Versus Interdependent Construals of Self," "Unrealistic Optimism," and "Concluding Remarks." (See attached)

• Review the article "Cultural Variations in Optimistic and Pessimistic Bias". Focus on individualism and collectivism and the general discussion. (See attached)
• Think about the influence of culture on optimistic bias.
• Keeping in mind the information on individualism and collectivism, reflect on how your culture influences your optimistic bias.
• Consider a situation in which optimistic bias improved the accuracy of your judgment and thus was helpful.
• Think of a situation in which optimistic bias was detrimental to your judgment, making it inaccurate.

Assignment** (2 pages Not including title and reference page) APA. Cite All Resources

Explain the influence of culture on optimistic bias. Be specific.

• Explain how your culture influences your optimistic bias. Be sure to include what your culture is.
• Describe a situation in which optimistic bias improved the accuracy of a judgment you made and explain why it was helpful. Then describe a situation in which optimistic bias lessened the accuracy of a judgment you made and explain why it was detrimental.