Are you aware of yours?
The human brain is powerful but subject to limitations.
Cognitive biases are often a result of your brain’s attempt to simplify information processing.
Verywell / Elise Degarmo
The concept of cognitive bias was first introduced by researchers Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman in 1972.
Cognitive Bias vs.
Logical Fallacy
People sometimes confuse cognitive biases with logical fallacies, but the two are not the same.
How Do You Know If You Have a Cognitive Bias?
Everyone exhibits cognitive bias.
Unfortunately, these biases sometimes trip us up, leading to poor decisions and bad judgments.
At times, multiple biases may play a role in influencing your decisions and thinking.
What Causes Cognitive Bias?
While they can often be surprisingly accurate, they can also lead to errors in thinking.
Why Is Cognitive Bias Bad?
Psychologists believe that many of these biases serve an adaptive purpose: They allow us to reach decisions quickly.
This can be vital if we are facing a dangerous or threatening situation.
How Do You Break Cognitive Bias?
This form of therapy has been used to help treat addictions, depression, and anxiety.
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