Ostrich Effect
A cognitive bias where people avoid negative information or situations, preferring to remain uninformed or ignore problems.
A cognitive bias where people avoid negative information or situations, preferring to remain uninformed or ignore problems.
Also known as "Maslow's Hammer," a cognitive bias where people rely too heavily on a familiar tool or method, often summarized as "if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.".
A cognitive bias where people see patterns in random data.
A cognitive bias where people give greater weight to outcomes that are certain compared to those that are merely probable.
A cognitive bias where a person's subjective confidence in their judgments is greater than their objective accuracy.
A cognitive bias where individuals with low ability at a task overestimate their ability, while experts underestimate their competence.
The perception of a relationship between two variables when no such relationship exists.
The tendency to cling to one's beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence.
A cognitive bias where users believe they have explored all available content, even when more is present.