This flashcard describes the 'Mind Reading' fallacy, where you assume you know what others are thinking without considering more plausible explanations. An example is believing someone is judging you based on their expression.
Una falacia en la que crees saber lo que otros piensan, sin considerar otras posibilidades más probables. Por ejemplo, asumir que alguien te mira raro porque piensa que te ves raro hoy.
| Fallacy | Mind Reading |
|---|---|
| Definition and Examples | You believe you know what other are things, failing to consider other, more likely possibilities (eg "She's looking at my funny, she must think I must look really weird today." "If someone gives you a baleful stare, they're judging me."). |
Tags: fallacies
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