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[[File:Reasons for cognitive bias.png|alt=Reasons why cognitive biases exist|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Reasons for cognitive biases]]

'''Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that occur in all people. They occur when we process information from the world around us leading to incorrect conclusions.''' One of the most common examples is [[Confirmation Bias|confirmation bias]] which 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.

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+[[File:Reasons for cognitive bias.png|alt=Reasons why cognitive biases exist|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Reasons for cognitive biases]]
 '''Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that occur in all people. They occur when we process information from the world around us leading to incorrect conclusions.''' One of the most common examples is [[Confirmation Bias|confirmation bias]] which 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.

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