Biased Thinking

Definition

Biased thinking refers to the tendency for individuals to make decisions or judgments that are influenced by their preexisting beliefs, preferences, or expectations, rather than relying on objective evidence or logic. It can lead to errors in reasoning and decision-making.

Related terms

Confirmation Bias:

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

Availability Heuristic:

The availability heuristic is a mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to mind when evaluating a particular topic or making a judgment. It often leads to overestimating the likelihood of events based on their ease of retrieval from memory.

Illusory Correlation: Illusory correlation occurs when people perceive a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists. This can be influenced by stereotypes or cognitive biases.