Wishful Thinking is the tendency to believe something is true, or will happen, because you want it to be true, rather than because there is strong evidence for it.
Examples:
“I didn’t study, but I’m sure I’ll pass the exam.” (without a good reason)
“The stock will recover soon because I need it to.” (based on desire, not analysis)
It’s often contrasted with realistic thinking, which relies on facts, probabilities, and evidence.
In a sentence:
“Assuming the project would finish on time despite repeated delays was Wishful Thinking.”
Shervan K Shahhian
Published by Shervan K Shahhian, LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, The Most Comprehensive Online Library Regarding Mental Health, Psychology and Parapsychology in the World.
Doctored Degree in Clinical Psychology (PSYD) (ABD) All But Dissertation, a Masters (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology, a Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Psychology, a Associate Degree (AA) in Liberal Arts with an emphases in Psychology, Certification in Anger Management, Certification in MRT-Moral Reconation Therapy®, Certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Certification in Advanced Hypnotherapy.
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