Self-serving bias: How we distort our beliefs about others to feel better

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We all crave a little validation now and then. A sincere “great job” can boost our spirits and even motivate us to try harder. But what if those well-intentioned compliments are actually getting in the way of our growth? A new study from the University of  Portsmouth suggests that sometimes a sprinkle of praise, part of self-serving bias, can lead to some serious self-deception.