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THIS GRAPHIC EXPLAINS 20 COGNITIVE BIASES THAT AFFECT YOUR DECISION-MAKING

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We all make bad decisions sometimes, but have you ever wondered what mental
obstacles can lead you astray? This infographic goes over 20 of the most common
cognitive biases that can mess with your head when it’s decision time.



Some of the cognitive biases on this graphic from Samantha Lee and Shana
Lebowitz at Business Insider may sound pretty familiar. You’ve probably heard of
the “placebo effect” and “confirmation bias” altering your perspective, but you
may not have heard of other biases like “salience” or the “availability
heuristic.” It’s not always easy, but identifying the causes of bad choices
might help you prevent them in the future. With the information here you’ll at
least have a better chance avoiding the “blind-spot bias,” which is the failing
to recognize your own cognitive biases in the first place. You can read more at
the link below.

WHY IT'S SO HARD TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES (AND WHAT YOU CAN DO)

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