What Is ยท Psychology
Cognitive Bias
Systematic thinking errors
Cognitive biases are patterns of deviation in judgment where context and heuristics lead to systematic errors.
- heuristics
- confirmation bias
- anchoring
- availability
- framing
Definition
Biases stem from heuristic shortcuts that save time but can mislead decisions.
Common Types
Anchoring, confirmation bias, and availability affect estimates and beliefs.
Mitigation
Slow down decisions, seek disconfirming evidence, and use structured checklists.