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Overbenefited

Overbenefited means getting more than you deserve

Overcompensation

Overcompensation refers to the conversion of a weakness into a strength according to Adler. Overcompensation means making up for frustration in one area by seeking overgratification in another area.

Overconfidence

Overconfidence is defined as an overly positive judgment of one’s own decision-making abilities and performance; an individual''s overvaluation of her/his own skills, knowledge, or judgment

Overconfidence barrier

Overconfidence barrier refers to the finding that people usually have too much confidence in the accuracy of their judgments; people's judgments are usually not as correct as they think they are

Overconfidence phenomenon

Overconfidence phenomenon refers to the tendency to be more confident than correct to overestimate the accuracy of one's beliefs.

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Overconfident behaviour

Overconfident behaviour exists when persons overestimate their ability to make correct decisions

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Overcorrection

Overcorrection is defined as an aversive behavior modification technique that involves having a child practice a positive response that is incompatible with an inappropriate behavior.

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Overcrowding

Deutsch: Überfüllung / Español: Superpoblación / Português: Superlotação / Français: Surpeuplement / Italian: Sovraffollamento

Overcrowding in the psychology context refers to a situation where too many people occupy a given space, leading to a perception of discomfort, stress, and reduced quality of life. It is associated with feelings of being overwhelmed, loss of privacy, and a lack of control over one’s environment. Overcrowding can have significant psychological effects, influencing behavior, mental health, and social interactions.

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