Question

George met paul at a seminar for the first time. when paul expressed his political interests, george felt that paul was very much alike him as they shared the same opinions on political ideals. george's inference is an example of the:

Answer 1

George's inference is an example of the "Assumed Similarity Bias".

Assumed Similarity Bias is a psychological easy route that leads us to the oblivious presumption that others share the same or comparative qualities, considerations and convictions. We naturally accept that others are much the same as we are, particularly with regards to the crucial parts of our characters that are so fundamental we never at any point give them a second thought.