What is the scientific basis behind the observation of ‘projection’, i.e. that, if a person expects others to behave a certain way, it’s also likely they exhibit tendency towards the same behaviour?

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What is the scientific basis behind the observation of ‘projection’, i.e. that, if a person expects others to behave a certain way, it’s also likely they exhibit tendency towards the same behaviour?

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Humans learn by experience. If all of my experience points to a certain reaction, then it’s easy to assume that others would react the same way. The best you can do is consciously try to empathize or place yourself in others’ shoes. Understanding other viewpoints is the antidote to projection

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