Erroneous Belief (Noun)
Meaning
A misconception resulting from incorrect information.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The erroneous belief that cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis has been debunked by numerous studies.
- Many people hold the erroneous belief that Thomas Edison invented the light bulb, when in fact he improved upon existing designs.
- The movie perpetuated the erroneous belief that sharks are mindless killing machines, a notion that has been disproven by experts.
- A common erroneous belief among non-experts is that humans only use 10% of their brainpower.
- The health food fad was based on the erroneous belief that eating a strict diet of raw foods is healthier than a balanced diet with cooked foods.