Optimism Bias
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Optimism Bias
Short Description: Tendency to overestimate the likelihood of positive outcomes and underestimate the likelihood of undesirable outcomes.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-091
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Observed in the Wild
Category: Vulnerability
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Detailed Description: Tendency to overestimate the likelihood of positive outcomes and underestimate the likelihood of undesirable outcomes when considering a course of action.
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