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Overestimating one's own contribution or importance in group efforts or relationships.
Creates relationship conflicts, workplace disputes, and explains why everyone thinks they're doing more than their fair share.
In studies of group work, individual estimates of personal contribution typically add up to 140-150% of the total work done.
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