Clustering Illusion
A cognitive bias where people see patterns in random data.
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Category Size Bias
A cognitive bias where people judge the likelihood of an event based on the size of its category rather than its actual probability.
Dunning-Kruger Effect
A cognitive bias where individuals with low ability at a task overestimate their ability, while experts underestimate their competence.
Modality Effect
The phenomenon where people remember information better when it is presented through multiple sensory modalities rather than a single modality.
Irrational Escalation
The phenomenon where people continue a failing course of action due to the amount of resources already invested.
Visual Depiction Effect
A phenomenon where people better understand and remember information when it is presented visually.
Goal Gradient Effect
The tendency for people to feel more motivated and accelerate their efforts as they get closer to achieving a goal.
Serial Position Effect
A cognitive bias where people tend to remember the first and last items in a series better than those in the middle, impacting recall and memory.
Selective Exposure
The tendency for individuals to favor information that aligns with their existing beliefs and to avoid information that contradicts them.