false belief

Examples (10)

• The study used a classic task to test for false belief in young children.
• He acted on the false belief that no one would notice his mistake.
• Many people invested in the company under the false belief that it was financially sound.
• It is the job of a scientist to challenge a widely held but false belief.
• The spread of this false belief through social media has caused significant harm.
• We must work to correct these dangerous and false beliefs about vaccination.
• For centuries, the false belief that the Earth was the center of the universe persisted.
• The politician's entire platform was built upon the false belief that immigration harms the economy.
• She ended their friendship, clinging to the false belief that he had betrayed her.
• Once a false belief is deeply ingrained, it becomes incredibly difficult to change.