The illusion of control
Stress testing is a standard technique used to test how someone will perform in the "worst-case" scenario. The problem is that the "worst-case" scenario is subjective, causing an illusion of control.
- It can make a person overconfident in themselves, believing that they have complete control.
- Circumstances can make people feel like they're engaged in acts of skill rather than luck, which make them overestimate their prospects.
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