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Normalcy Bias
A cognitive bias is a systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment. (Wikipédia)
Normalcy bias has also been called analysis paralysis, the ostrich effect, and by first responders, the negative panic. The opposite of normalcy bias is overreaction, or worst-case scenario bias,
"Worst-case thinking means generally bad decision making for several reasons." 'Worst-case thinking makes us nuts, not safe' by Bruce Schneir, special to CNN, May 12, 2010
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