Spotlight Effect
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Spotlight Effect
Short Description: The tendency to overestimate the level of attention that is focused on themselves.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-106
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Well-Established
Category: Vulnerability
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Detailed Description: The tendency to overestimate the level of attention that is focused on themselves, their appearance or behavior.
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