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What is a cognitive bias?
What is a cognitive bias?
- A systematic error in thinking that affects decision-making (correct)
- A random error in thinking that has no impact on decisions
- A deliberate error in thinking to simplify information processing
- A temporary error in thinking caused by external factors
How do cognitive biases often function?
How do cognitive biases often function?
- As logical reasoning to slow down decision-making
- As random thoughts that have no impact on decision-making
- As strict rules to complicate decision-making processes
- As rules of thumb to help make sense of the world and reach decisions quickly (correct)
What might lead to biased thinking and decision-making related to memory?
What might lead to biased thinking and decision-making related to memory?
- The biased way an event is remembered (correct)
- The accuracy of the memory
- The unbiased way an event is remembered
- The vividness of the memory
How might biases related to attention influence the way you see and think about the world?
How might biases related to attention influence the way you see and think about the world?
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Why does the human brain experience cognitive biases?
Why does the human brain experience cognitive biases?
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Study Notes
Cognitive Biases
- A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking and decision-making that affects an individual's perception, judgment, and behavior.
- These biases often function by distorting the way people process information, leading to irrational or inaccurate judgments.
Biases and Memory
- Biases related to memory can lead to biased thinking and decision-making due to the following factors:
- Distortion or misremembering of past events
- Selective recall or forgetting of information
- Influence of emotions on memory formation
Biases and Attention
- Biases related to attention can influence the way people see and think about the world by:
- Focusing on certain aspects of the environment while ignoring others
- Selectively perceiving information that confirms existing beliefs or expectations
- Filtering out contradictory information
Origins of Cognitive Biases
- The human brain experiences cognitive biases due to its limitations in processing information, such as:
- Limited capacity for processing information
- Tendency to rely on mental shortcuts or heuristics
- Influence of emotions and personal beliefs on decision-making
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Test your knowledge of cognitive biases with this quiz. Explore how cognitive biases impact decision-making and judgments. Learn about common biases and understand how they shape our thinking and behavior.
