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Negative Bias

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Updated March 21, 2010

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Definition:

Negative bias is common among those with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Those with a negative bias overestimate the social abilities of others while underestimating their own. If left untreated, negative patterns of thinking such as this can have an impact on self-esteem.

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