4 notes tagged with "bias"


Disconfirmation Bias

We tend to put a higher burden of proof for theories that we don't like / agree with / don't want to believe.

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Published on Jan 24, 2024

Proportionality Bias

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

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Published on Jan 01, 2023

Cognitive Distortions

Exaggerated irrational thinking that can lead to anxiety/depression - or continue the state of anxiety/depression. This causes people to have a wrong idea about reality - often a negative one. It reinforces negative thoughts and emotions. Part of the CBT model.

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Published on Dec 16, 2021

Mind Accepts Coherent Stories

Mind greatly prefers any Coherent story over uncertainty. It will choose a explanation it deems likely over saying "I don't know".

Tagged With: #permanent-notes #meta-cognition #bias #psychology

Published on Aug 11, 2021