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Illusion of transparency: a systematic cognitive bias where
Illusion of transparency: a systematic cognitive bias where people overestimate how well others can read their internal states, leading to the false belief that their internal experiences are more visible to others than they actually are
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely captures the cognitive bias by identifying its genus (systematic cognitive bias) and differentia (overestimating others' ability to read internal states, creating false belief about visibility). It provides clear operational boundaries for recognizing this phenomenon in interpersonal communication.