A "misguided belief" refers to a belief or idea that is incorrect or mistaken, leading someone to have a mistaken understanding of a situation, concept, or reality. Full definition
The problem is that these sources deliver many incorrect and misguided beliefs about animal behavior. (vetmed.illinois.edu)
For instance, she said, people have persistent misguided beliefs that individuals with schizophrenia are dangerous and prone to violence. (sciencedaily.com)
If you and I operated with the same misguided belief systems and behaviors that most writers operate with (including the victim mentality and the world - owes - me - a-living syndrome), we would also be living below the poverty line. (indiereader.com)