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Foundations of Cognitive Bias

Defining Cognitive Bias

Cognitive Limitations and Processing

Context of Decision Making

Heuristics and Consequences

Heuristics vs. Biases

The Impact on Analysis and Action

🎮 Crossword: Cognitive Terms Review

Knowledge Check

Quiz: Understanding Distortions

Quiz: Cognitive Limits

Quiz: Decision Contexts

Quiz: Heuristics Mechanisms

Quiz: Consequences of Bias

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Make better choices by understanding the invisible forces shaping them. Understanding Cognitive Biases in Decision Making demystifies how and why our judgments drift from objective standards—and what to do about it. Grounded in psychology and decision science, the course walks you through the foundations of cognitive bias, the limits of human information processing, and the contexts that make distorted thinking most likely. You will learn how mental shortcuts (heuristics) help us act quickly yet sometimes lead us astray, and how these small errors can cascade from analysis to action with real-world consequences. Designed for professionals, students, and leaders who make complex or time-pressured decisions, the curriculum blends clear explanations, practical frameworks, and interactive checks for understanding—including quizzes and a playful crossword to reinforce key terms. By the end, you will be able to recognize environmental triggers for bias, separate helpful heuristics from harmful distortions, and apply techniques to reduce error in high-stakes choices. Whether you’re optimizing strategy, improving analysis, or strengthening day-to-day judgments, this course gives you a precise, actionable toolkit to close the gap between reality and your cognitive representation of it.

Understanding Cognitive Biases in Decision Making

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            <p>Human decision-making is often perceived as a purely rational process, yet it is fundamentally shaped by systematic distortions known as cognitive biases. These biases represent a deviation from objective norms, occurring primarily during the stages of information entry and response selection. Because the human brain possesses limited cognitive capacity and memory constraints, it naturally develops internal filters to manage the vast influx of data encountered daily. This course explores how these filters create a gap between objective reality and cognitive representation, leading to predictable patterns of error in how individuals perceive and interpret the world around them.</p>

<p>Beyond the biological mechanics of the brain, the context in which decisions are made plays a critical role in the manifestation of these distortions. Environments characterized by complexity, ambiguity, and high pressure often force the mind to rely on heuristics—mental shortcuts designed for speed rather than absolute accuracy. While these shortcuts can be efficient, they frequently transform into misleading biases that weaken the integrity of analysis and lead to flawed interpretations. By examining the transition from thought to action, this curriculum provides the tools necessary to identify environmental triggers and understand the downstream effects of biased thinking on professional and personal outcomes.</p>
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