Confirmation Bias
The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
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Subadditivity Effect
A cognitive bias where the total probability assigned to a set of events is less than the sum of the probabilities assigned to each event individually.
Bizarreness Effect
A cognitive bias where bizarre or unusual information is better remembered than common information.
Limited Attention
The concept that humans have a finite capacity for attention, influencing how they perceive and interact with information.
Recognition Heuristic
A cognitive shortcut that relies on the recognition of one option over another to make a decision, often used when individuals have limited information.
Extension Neglect
A cognitive bias where people ignore the relevance of sample size in making judgments, often leading to erroneous conclusions.
Hot Hand Fallacy
The mistaken belief that a person who has experienced success in a random event has a higher probability of further success in additional attempts.
Horn Effect
A cognitive bias where one negative trait of a person or thing influences the perception of other traits.
Crystallized Intelligence
The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, often increasing with age and accumulated learning.