Think Better · 45 sec
Cognitive bias
A compact thinking tool for spotting patterns and avoiding mistakes.
The useful idea
- Input is interpreted
Individuals create their own "subjective reality" from their perception of the input.
- Reality guides behavior
An individual's construction of reality, not the objective input, may dictate their behavior in the world.
- Judgment can shift
cognitive biases may sometimes lead to perceptual distortion, inaccurate judgment, illogical interpretation, and irrationality.
Why this matters
Use Cognitive bias as a quick check before trusting your first conclusion.
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Use Cognitive bias as a quick check before trusting your first conclusion.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of Cognitive bias?
- Judgment can shift
- Reality guides behavior
- Input is interpreted — correct
Individuals create their own "subjective reality" from their perception of the input.