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The illusion of asymmetric insight is a cognitive bias where individuals perceive their understanding of others to be greater than others' understanding of themselves. This leads people to think that their spontaneous responses are less revealing than similar responses from others, creating an overconfidence in self-perception and an underestimation of how well others know themselves.
Example
In a study by Pronin et al. (2001), participants believed they knew their close friends better than those friends knew them, demonstrating a lack of insight into mutual understanding.
How to overcome this bias
To overcome this bias, encourage open communication and actively seek feedback from others about how they perceive you.