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An unintended action; a slip of action often occurs when the person's intention is correct but the execution goes awry. Example: Typing the wrong letter on a keyboard.

A memory failure; it happens when a routine task is forgotten. Example: Forgetting to save a document before closing it.

An error resulting from a faulty plan or decision. Examples: Choosing the wrong method to solve a problem, misdiagnosing a medical condition.

Mistakes in applying good rules to the wrong situation or bad rules that lead to undesired outcomes. Example: Administering a standard medical procedure that's contraindicated for the patient.

Errors made when facing a novel situation and the individual lacks the necessary knowledge. Example: An engineer incorrectly assessing an unknown machinery fault.

Occur in highly practiced tasks when attention lapses, usually due to complacency or over-familiarity. Example: A skilled musician hitting a wrong note.

An error made when sensory input is misperceived or misinterpreted. Example: A pilot misjudging the altitude of the aircraft on a hazy day.

Intentionally not following established procedures or rules. Examples: Skipping steps in safety protocol, ignoring traffic signals.

Forgetting to carry out an action or part of an action. Example: A server forgetting to place a customer's order.

Failing to pay attention to the relevant information. Example: Not noticing a stop sign and driving through it.

The failure to correctly understand what is happening in the environment around you. Example: A driver not noticing icy road conditions.

Mistake made when one misinterprets or inaccurately assesses a situation. Example: Misreading a patient's symptoms and suspecting the wrong illness.

A bad choice or judgment in response to a situation. Examples: Investing in a poor stock based on insufficient research, choosing an unsafe route.

Failures during the exchange of information. Example: A nurse misinterpreting a doctor’s dosage instructions.

Deliberate disregard for rules, standards, or procedures. Examples: Unauthorized access to confidential files, deliberately ignoring cleaning protocols in a lab.

Preference for action over inaction, which may lead to unnecessary or incorrect actions. Example: A football goalie diving in one direction during a penalty kick instead of staying in the center to increase chances of blocking.

Tendency to seek, interpret, and create information that confirms existing beliefs. Example: A doctor dismissing evidence because it contradicts their diagnosis.

When a person's confidence in their judgment or abilities is greater than the accuracy of those judgments. Examples: A trader overestimating their financial forecast abilities, causing significant investment losses.

Over-relying on information that is readily available or recent when making decisions. Example: Judging the likelihood of a plane crash based on recent news stories rather than statistical data.