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A cognitive shortcut that involves judging the probability of an event based on how much it resembles typical cases. This can lead to the neglect of relevant base rates and overemphasis on recent information.

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a person’s mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method or decision. Often causes overestimation of the probability of events that are recent or vivid in memory.

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while giving disproportionately less consideration to alternative possibilities.

A cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered (the 'anchor') when making decisions. It impacts judgments by establishing a reference point for future decisions.

Also known as the 'knew-it-all-along effect,' it's the inclination to see events that have already occurred as being more predictable than they truly were before they took place. It often results in an oversimplification of cause and effect.

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events. It protects self-esteem and can distort personal reality, often leading to an illusion of control.

The tendency for people to give preferential treatment to others they perceive to be members of their own groups. This can result in prejudice and discrimination against out-group members.

The perception of out-group members as more similar to one another than the members of the in-group. This can reduce empathy for out-group members and exaggerate perceived differences between groups.

The tendency for observers, when analyzing others' behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the role of personal disposition. It can lead to misjudgments and an overemphasis on blame.

A cognitive bias that refers to the preference to keep things in their current state, while regarding changes as a loss. It can result in resistance to change, and can prevent the adoption of new and potentially beneficial practices.

An over-generalized belief about a particular category of people. Stereotypes are generalized because one assumes that the stereotype represents all members within a group. This can result in prejudice and discriminatory behaviors.