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Regression To The Mean

This is a phenomena in statistics. If one sample collected is at an extreme, the next sample will generally be moderate.

Tagged With: #statistics

Published on Jan 01, 2023

Proportionality Bias

We tend to believe that large events have large causes. This might be true in many instances, but not always.

Tagged With: #bias #permanent-notes #psychology #probability

Published on Jan 01, 2023

Outline Vs Discovery Writing

Its is not a binary - but a spectrum.

Published on Jan 01, 2023

Narrative Fallacy

We tend to see events as stories - with logical chains of cause and effect. We underestimate the role of randomness in the final outcome. We are meaning making machines - so we tend to assign meaning to things when actually it might be just random.

Tagged With: #cognitive-bias #belief

Published on Jan 01, 2023

Keys To Intrensic Motivation

What drives us/gives us motivation...

Tagged With: #permanent-notes #motivation #purpose #mastery #psychology

Published on Jan 01, 2023

Johari Window

This is a tool to surface elements of people that might not be known to themselves - but known to others. Its generally used to share feedback.

Tagged With: #permanent-notes #psychology #feedback #framework

Published on Jan 01, 2023

Insensitivity To Sample Size

People tend to ignore sample size of data. They forget that variation is more likely in smaller sample sizes. Also known as Law of Small Numbers.

Tagged With: #cognitive-bias #statistics

Published on Jan 01, 2023

In Group Bias

Favoring people of your in-group over people outside.

Tagged With: #cognitive-bias #psychology #meta-cognition #society #behavior

Published on Jan 01, 2023

Halo effect

Tendency to transfer the good impression of a person/ company/ brand/ etc in one context to things they recommend in another context.

Tagged With: #cognitive-bias #psychology #perception

Published on Jan 01, 2023

Goal Gradient Effect

The closer to the goal we are, the more motivated we are to do it.

Tagged With: #permanent-notes #motivation #behavior #goal

Published on Jan 01, 2023