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Cognitive biases persist in society as they are self-reinforcing by a combination of the [[Dunning Kruger effect]] and the [[Confirmation Bias]]. Below is a list of the most prevalent cognitive biases in society ranked on their importance: | Cognitive biases persist in society as they are self-reinforcing by a combination of the [[Dunning Kruger effect]] and the [[Confirmation Bias]]. Below is a list of the most prevalent cognitive biases in society ranked on their importance: | ||
# [[Self-serving bias]] | # '''[[Self-serving bias]]''' - the tendency people have to seek out information and use it in ways that advance their self-interest. | ||
#[[Fundamental attribution error]] | #[[Fundamental attribution error|'''Fundamental attribution error''']] - an individual's tendency to attribute another's actions to their character or personality, while attributing their behavior to external situational factors outside of their control. | ||
#[[Optimism bias|'''Optimism bias''']] - a computer cannot tell you whether it will rain or not, only the probability of it occurring. | #[[Optimism bias|'''Optimism bias''']] - a computer cannot tell you whether it will rain or not, only the probability of it occurring. | ||
#[[Additive Bias|'''Additive Bias''']] - we may be biased toward adding more things—more resources, more rules, more habits and responsibilities—rather than the opposite. | #[[Additive Bias|'''Additive Bias''']] - we may be biased toward adding more things—more resources, more rules, more habits and responsibilities—rather than the opposite. | ||