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You are more likely to trust a stranger if they share your birthday.
Implicit egotism is a controversial hypothesis proposing a subconscious preference for self-associated stimuli, but it has not been conclusively proven or reliably replicated.
The claim presents an debated psychological theory as a proven demonstration.
Your preferences are not as unique as you think; they are reflections of your own history.
Where this comes from
- Study
- Pelham, Mirenberg, and Jones, 2002, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
- What the check found
- Implicit egotism is a controversial research area, not a settled fact; major findings have failed independent replication and are widely debated in the field.
- Confidence
- Solid, with limits
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