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Cognitive Biases

20 Pathways • 186 Skills

Cognitive biases are like little mental shortcuts your brain takes, often leading you to make decisions based on gut feelings rather than facts. They're important to understand because they can trip you up, especially in complex professional environments where clear thinking is key. By getting to know these pesky biases, you can outsmart them, making better choices and avoiding common thinking traps that could throw a wrench in your work or personal life.

Assumed Similarity Bias

"Mirror, Mirror, Not So True"

Pygmalion Effect

"Expectations Shape Reality"

Reactance

"Don't Push My Buttons!"

Reactive Devaluation

"Discounting the 'Enemy's' Offer"

Social Comparison Bias

"Measuring Up Mania"

Shared Information Bias

"Echo Chambers Unplugged"

Worse-than-average Effect

"Underestimating Your Groove"