Judge

Definition

The term "judge" refers to our cognitive tendency to assess or evaluate something based on certain criteria or standards. It involves forming opinions, making decisions, or drawing conclusions about a person, situation, or event.

Related terms

Availability Heuristic:

The availability heuristic is a mental shortcut where we judge the likelihood of an event based on how easily we can bring examples of it to mind.

Confirmation Bias:

Confirmation bias is our tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Representativeness Heuristic:

The representativeness heuristic is a mental shortcut where we categorize something based on how similar it appears to be compared to a prototype in our minds.