Cognitive Biases and Critical Thinking

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What is the purpose of cognitive biases?

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To make our brains more efficient

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Which bias refers to our tendency to look for information that confirms our existing beliefs?

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Confirmation bias

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What is the halo effect?

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Allowing our impression of others in one area to influence our overall impression

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What is the sunk cost fallacy?

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Continuing a behavior because of previously invested resources

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Which bias refers to our tendency to claim success for successes but not failures?

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Self-serving bias

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What is the main reason to eliminate cognitive biases?

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To exchange accurate information

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What is the first tip to overcome cognitive biases?

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Be aware

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What does intellectual humility involve?

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Remaining open to the idea that you might be wrong

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What is the purpose of seeking multiple perspectives?

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To find potential blind spots

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What should you do to reduce cognitive biases?

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Acknowledge their existence