👉 In statistics, a super-selection refers to the phenomenon where an individual has superior performance in certain areas of a test or task because they have been taught that this is the norm for that particular skill. This can occur through various mechanisms such as reinforcement learning algorithms and cognitive bias. For example, a student who learns that they are better at math than their peers due to being exposed to more mathematics textbooks and resources might attribute this superiority to innate talent rather than any real improvement in their performance. Similarly, an