Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Optimism bias
What Optimism bias means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Optimism bias
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A factor shaping perception in which a person may accept the statistics yet feel the risk applies to others.
Topics that use Optimism bias
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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