Belief Bias

Definition

Belief bias is the tendency to judge the strength of arguments based on the plausibility of their conclusion rather than how strongly they support that conclusion.

Related terms

Confirmation Bias:

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Cognitive Dissonance:

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Heuristic:

A mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently.