Contents Page: How to Think Clearly

Introduction
Understanding human cognitive bias is instrumental in enhancing our ability to think clearly and make better decisions. Cognitive biases are inherent tendencies in our thinking processes that can lead to systematic errors, distortions, and irrational judgments. By recognizing and comprehending these biases, we gain valuable insights into our own minds and can employ strategies to mitigate their negative effects. This deeper understanding empowers us to think more objectively, critically evaluate information, and arrive at more accurate conclusions.

❓Decision-Making Biases

    5. Outcome bias

👥 Social Biases

    1. Halo effect
    2. Stereotyping
    3. In-group bias

🧠 Memory Biases

    7. Cryptomnesia
    8. False memory

👀 Perception Biases


❤ Emotional Biases

    1. Loss aversion
    4. Optimism bias
    6. Empathy gap
    7. Reactance

💻 Information Processing Biases


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