Affinity Bias
The tendency to favor people who are similar to oneself in terms of background, beliefs, or interests.
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Berkson’s Paradox
A statistical phenomenon where two independent events appear to be correlated due to a selection bias.
Conjunction Fallacy
A logical fallacy where people assume that specific conditions are more probable than a single general one.
Similar To Me Bias
A cognitive bias where individuals favor others who are perceived to be similar to themselves, affecting judgments and decision-making.
Observer Bias
A type of bias that occurs when the observer's expectations or beliefs influence their interpretation of what they are observing, including experimental outcomes.
Assumed Similarity Bias
A cognitive bias where people assume others share the same beliefs, values, or preferences as themselves.
Framing Bias
A cognitive bias where people's decisions are influenced by how information is presented rather than just the information itself.
Belief Bias
The tendency to judge the strength of arguments based on the believability of their conclusions rather than the logical strength of the arguments.
Social Desirability Bias
The tendency for individuals to present themselves in a favorable light by overreporting good behavior and underreporting bad behavior in surveys or research.