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Topic:
Cognitive Biases
Timeless ideas at the intersections of science, philosophy, critical thinking, and history.
MODE:
The “caveman” stereotype is an example of which cognitive mind trap?
Preservation Bias
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Preservation Bias.
Which mind trap is a systematic distortion in judgment caused by mental shortcuts?
Cognitive bias.
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Four Mind Traps.
What is a heuristic?
A mental shortcut used to make fast decisions under pressure.
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Heuristics.
The false impression that is better when only shown selected items.
Comparative illusion, or cherry-picking fallacy.
Cognitive Biases FAQThe tendency to favor information that supports existing beliefs.
Confirmation bias
Cognitive Biases FAQ
Cognitive Bias.