bias Flashcards

(9 cards)

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Belief Bias

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You accept arguments that match your beliefs and reject those that don’t, even if the logic is weak.

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Groupthink

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You go along with the group to avoid conflict, even when the group is wrong.

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Sunk Cost Fallacy

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You keep investing in something because you’ve already invested in it, even if it’s no longer worth it.

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Backfire Effect

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When your beliefs are challenged, you double down instead of reconsidering.
Example: “That evidence contradicts me, so I believe my view even more.”

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In‑Group Bias

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You favor people who belong to your group over those who don’t.

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Confirmation Bias

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You notice and believe information that supports your views and ignore what doesn’t.

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Just‑World Hypothesis

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You assume the world is fair, so people get what they deserve.

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Curse of Knowledge

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Once you know something, you assume others know it too.

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Halo Effect

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The more you like someone the more you think their right

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