# self-serving bias

> any cognitive or perceptual process that is distorted by the need to maintain and enhance self-esteem, or to perceive oneself in an overly favorable manner

**Wikidata**: [Q1156820](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1156820)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-serving_bias)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/self-serving-bias


## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013