normalcy bias

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Definition of normalcy bias in English English dictionary

The phenomenon of disbelieving one's situation when faced with grave and imminent danger and/or catastrophe. As in overfocusing on the actual phenomenon instead of taking evasive action, a state of paralysis

Hyphenation

nor·mal·cy bi·as

Turkish pronunciation

nôrmılsi bayıs

Pronunciation

/ˈnôrməlsē ˈbīəs/ /ˈnɔːrməlsiː ˈbaɪəs/