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social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > judgment and decision making > illusion of transparency
social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > the self > illusion of transparency

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illusion of transparency  

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  • There are times when people wish to conceal their thoughts, feelings, and emotions from others. Anxiety over approaching a potential romantic partner, feelings of disgust over a disagreeable entrée one is served at a dinner party, nervousness over delivering a public speech, or uneasiness stemming from telling a lie—all are internal states that people may wish, for a variety of reasons, to keep private. [Source: Encyclopedia of Social Psychology; Illusion of Transparency]

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