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I'm trying to find a phrase for the act of rating one's activity greater then another person's activity.

An elementary school teacher might state that reading a chapter with your child is critical but an instructor at a gym might put a greater emphasis on social interaction and physical activity at that age takes precedents. Both are vital for a well rounded child, but each individual rates their activity greater than the others. What is that called?

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    What meaning are you trying to convey? Is it a fact or a judgment? Should the word have a negative or positive connotation, or just be neutral? Are you looking for a noun, verb, or adjective? Please provide an example sentence that would make the particular word more obvious.
    – Jason Bassford
    Commented Aug 3, 2020 at 16:13

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That is called self-aggrandisement or self-importance (or bumptiousness).

Self-aggrandizement: The action or process of promoting oneself as being powerful or important.

Example: Critics accused him of self-aggrandizement. [Lexico]

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  • Probably involved, though surely a Professor of Education might be expected to judge on such issues, without getting accused of self-aggrandisement. And the term is far too broad.
    – Edwin Ashworth
    Commented Aug 3, 2020 at 16:04
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This condition is encapsulated in the term bias:

bias - a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation

In your example, you could get more specific with "professional bias."

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