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=== Perceptual Cognitive Biases === | === Perceptual Cognitive Biases === | ||
The world is incredibly complex, so it's natural that instead of critically analyzing every decision ourselves, we often rely on authority figures whom we believe are better equipped to make those decisions. In childhood, this authority is typically a parent, but later in life, it could be a doctor, religious leader, or other expert. This tendency gives rise to [[Authority Bias]], where we defer to these figures without fully exercising our own judgment. However, power can corrupt those we entrust with our decisions, making it essential to maintain our own critical thinking skills. Being aware of this bias, and others that may influence us, helps preserve our personal agency and decision-making ability. | |||
* [[Confirmation Bias|'''Confirmation bias''']] - refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while disregarding or downplaying information that contradicts those beliefs or hypotheses. It can lead people to form inaccurate judgments and gain confidence to make flawed decisions as they may only consider information that supports their existing views and ignore important evidence to the contrary. | * [[Confirmation Bias|'''Confirmation bias''']] - refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while disregarding or downplaying information that contradicts those beliefs or hypotheses. It can lead people to form inaccurate judgments and gain confidence to make flawed decisions as they may only consider information that supports their existing views and ignore important evidence to the contrary. | ||
* '''[[Availability Bias|Availability Heuristic]]'''<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow</ref> - people tend to use the ease with which they can think of examples when making decisions this is often compounded by the [[Survivorship Bias|survivorship bias]] which is our tendency to favour learning from winners. | * '''[[Availability Bias|Availability Heuristic]]'''<ref>https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11468377-thinking-fast-and-slow</ref> - people tend to use the ease with which they can think of examples when making decisions this is often compounded by the [[Survivorship Bias|survivorship bias]] which is our tendency to favour learning from winners. | ||