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Meaning of negativity bias | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The notion that things of a more negative nature have a greater effect on one's psychological state than neutral or positive things.

countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Just as there’s evidence for a positivity effect though, so too is there research suggesting the existence of a negativity bias.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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