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Expectation bias

Description

(A form of Observer-expectancy effect) When an individual's expectations about an outcome influence their perception of events or their own behavior.

Expectation bias in business decision

If a team expects a new project to be extremely difficult, they may perceive minor challenges as major roadblocks, potentially hindering progress more than the actual difficulty warrants.

Expectation bias in personal life decision

If you expect a movie to be terrible, you notice only the flaws and miss the good parts.