Cognitive Biases

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Cognitive Biases are systematic errors in the way individuals reason about the world due to subjective perception of reality. Cognitive biases are predictable patterns of error in how the human brain functions and therefore are widespread (Britannica, 2025).

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Froggy Jumps Cognitive BiasesOnline version Cognitive Biases are systematic errors in the way individuals reason about the world due to subjective perception of reality. Cognitive biases are predictable patterns of error in how the human brain functions and therefore are widespread (Britannica, 2025). by Ana Verónica Cetina García 1 If you believe left-handed people are more creative, you’ll notice stories about creative left-handed people and ignore evidence to the contrary. a Confirmation Bias. b Gambler’s Fallacy. c Group Attribution Bias. 2 After flipping a coin and getting heads five times, you assume tails is “due” next—even though the odds are still 50/50. a Gambler’s Fallacy. b Anchoring Bias. c Bandwagon Effect. 3 Assuming all members of a political party or ethnic group share the same views or traits. a Group Attribution Bias. b Choice-Supportive Bias. c Ostrich Bias. 4 If the first price you see for a laptop is $2000, a $1500 one seems like a bargain—even if it's still overpriced. a Anchoring Bias. b Group Attribution Bias. c Choice-Supportive Bias. 5 You start using a new social media app because all your friends are on it, even though you weren't interested before. a Bandwagon Effect. b Survivorship Bias. c Selective Perception. 6 After buying an expensive phone, you convince yourself it’s the best one—even if it has problems. a Choice-Supportive Bias. b Blind Spot Bias. c Halo Effect. 7 Avoiding checking your bank account when you know you’ve overspent. a Ostrich Bias. b Anchoring Bias. c Group Attribution Bias. 8 Saying a risky investment was a good decision because it paid off—ignoring that it was mostly luck. a Outcome Bias. b Selective Perception. c Confirmation Bias. 9 Believing you’ll ace an exam without studying because you feel confident—even if you haven’t mastered the material. a Overconfidence Bias. b Halo Effect. c Bandwagon Effect. 10 Studying only famous entrepreneurs and thinking success is easy—ignoring the many startups that failed. a Survivorship Bias. b Selective Perception. c Ostrich Bias. 11 A sports fan only noticing the referee’s bad calls against their team, not the ones that favor it. a Selective Perception. b Bandwagon Effect. c Gambler’s Fallacy. 12 You think your friend is biased for supporting a politician, but don’t realize you’re equally biased toward yours. a Blind Spot Bias. b Halo Effect. c Survivorship Bias. 13 Thinking someone is smart and trustworthy just because they’re attractive or well-dressed. a Halo Effect. b Overconfidence Bias. c Choice-Supportive Bias.

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Cognitive Biases

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Cognitive BiasesOnline version

by Ana Verónica Cetina García

If you believe left-handed people are more creative, you’ll notice stories about creative left-handed people and ignore evidence to the contrary.

After flipping a coin and getting heads five times, you assume tails is “due” next—even though the odds are still 50/50.

Assuming all members of a political party or ethnic group share the same views or traits.

If the first price you see for a laptop is $2000, a $1500 one seems like a bargain—even if it's still overpriced.

You start using a new social media app because all your friends are on it, even though you weren't interested before.

After buying an expensive phone, you convince yourself it’s the best one—even if it has problems.

Avoiding checking your bank account when you know you’ve overspent.

Saying a risky investment was a good decision because it paid off—ignoring that it was mostly luck.

Believing you’ll ace an exam without studying because you feel confident—even if you haven’t mastered the material.

Studying only famous entrepreneurs and thinking success is easy—ignoring the many startups that failed.

A sports fan only noticing the referee’s bad calls against their team, not the ones that favor it.

You think your friend is biased for supporting a politician, but don’t realize you’re equally biased toward yours.

Thinking someone is smart and trustworthy just because they’re attractive or well-dressed.