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[[File: | [[File:Bias Hierarchy.png|alt=Bias Hierarchy|center|Bias Hierarchy]] | ||
'''A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them. They are predictable patterns of thought and behaviour that lead to incorrect conclusions.''' | |||
The most popular bias in society is the Lucid Self Bias which is the tendency for one's self to think that their thought patterns are not subject to bias. This bias is held in place and constantly reinforced by a combination of the [[Dunning Kruger effect]] and the [[Confirmation Bias]]. After this there are a wide range of biases which have been documented, most notbaly: | The most popular bias in society is the Lucid Self Bias which is the tendency for one's self to think that their thought patterns are not subject to bias. This bias is held in place and constantly reinforced by a combination of the [[Dunning Kruger effect]] and the [[Confirmation Bias]]. After this there are a wide range of biases which have been documented, most notbaly: | ||
# '''[[Self-serving bias|Self-serving Bias]]''' - the tendency people have to seek out information and use it in ways that advance their self-interest. | # [[File:Cognitive biases.jpg|alt=Cognitive biases|Cognitive biases|thumb]]'''[[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''']] - 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. | #[[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. | ||