Myside Bias Can be a Sign of Good Thinking

Posters

Keyword: Personality Traits

Abstract: Across three studies, individuals high in intellectual virtues, intellectual humility, actively open-minded thinking, and need for cognition, showed stronger myside bias but greater accuracy in evaluating own-side arguments. This suggests that myside bias can reflect thoughtful prior analysis grounded in personal values, rather than irrationality or biased cognition.

• Yuyan Han (Presenting Author)
• Eranda Jayawickreme (Author)
• William Fleeson (Author)