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motivation

Explore 2 cognitive biases related to this topic.

Self-Handicapping

2 min read

Self-handicapping is a cognitive strategy by which people avoid effort in the hopes of keeping potential failure from hurting self-esteem.

Social Biases

/ Self-sabotage

Self-Enhancement Bias

2 min read

Self-enhancement bias is a type of motivation that works to make people feel good about themselves and to maintain self-esteem.

Social Biases

/ Self-serving bias (related)