cognitive biases

Meanings

• noun

  A systematic pattern of deviation from normal reasoning process under certain circumstances.

  - "The cognitive bias caused him to misjudge the situation."
  - "Understanding cognitive biases is crucial for making sound decisions."

• noun

  An error in thinking that occurs subconsciously and influences our perception, memory, and decision-making.

  - "Optimism bias is a common cognitive bias that can lead to unrealistic expectations."
  - "Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that can prevent us from considering alternative explanations."

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Rhymes

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surmises , applies , supplies , denies , allies , spies

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Variants

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cognitive , cognitively , cognitive behavior therapy , cognitive behavioral therapy , cognitive dissonance , cognitive dissonances , cognitive science , cognitive sciences , cognitive scientist , cognitive therapies , cognitive therapy

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Etymology

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From the Latin term 'cognoscere' meaning 'to know' and the suffix 'bias' from Greek 'bios' meaning 'life'. The term 'cognitive bias' refers to the systematic deviation from rational judgment and decision-making.

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1. There are over 100 identified cognitive biases.

2. The term 'cognitive bias' was first used in the 1960s by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.

3. Cognitive biases can affect people of all ages and backgrounds, and they are not limited to any particular culture or society.

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1. Heuristics: Cognitive shortcuts or mental rules of thumb used to simplify complex decision-making processes. Heuristics can lead to cognitive biases when they result in errors or inaccurate judgments.

2. Confirmation Bias: The tendency to seek out or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or expectations. Confirmation bias can lead to inaccurate judgments and can prevent us from considering alternative explanations.

3. Anchoring Bias: The tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information encountered when making a decision. Anchoring bias can lead to inaccurate judgments and can influence our perception of subsequent information.

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Cognitive biases have been extensively studied in psychology and have been found to influence various aspects of human behavior, including decision-making, perception, memory, and communication. They have been explored in literature, art, and music, and have been used to explain various phenomena, such as the availability heuristic, the anchoring effect, and the confirmation bias.

How to Memorize "cognitive biases"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale that is balanced, representing rational judgment. Now, imagine a weight that tips the scale, representing a cognitive bias.
   - Visualize a person making a decision based on incomplete or inaccurate information due to a cognitive bias.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cognitive biases with common examples, such as the confirmation bias or the anchoring effect.
   - Associate cognitive biases with the errors or inaccuracies they can lead to.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'FACETS' to remember the common cognitive biases: Familiarity, Anchoring, Confirmation, Emotions, Templates, and Shortcuts.
   - Use the mnemonic 'RASCAL' to remember the cognitive biases that can lead to overconfidence: Recency, Availability, Simplicity, Consistency, Anchoring, and Likeability.

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