Cognitive Biases and Decision Making: Overcoming Mental Shortcuts for Better Decision Making
(eBook)

There are mental shortcuts that shape every choice we make, and they can make us think and act in bad ways. Most of the time, we don't even realize that cognitive biases affect how we think about things, form opinions, and decide what to do. This book talks about some of the most common biases, like confirmation bias, anchoring bias, and the availability heuristic. It shows how these biases change the way we think and make decisions in our daily lives.This book looks at why these biases exist, how they affect personal and professional choices, and what can be done to stop them. It does this through interesting examples and useful advice. People who read this will learn useful ways to control their impulsive thinking, question their assumptions, trust facts over feelings, and look for different points of view. By learning more about cognitive biases, people can improve their ability to solve problems, make better decisions about money and careers, and work together and communicate more effectively. This book has useful tools to improve critical thinking and decision-making, whether you're a professional who wants to get rid of bias in the workplace or a person who wants to make better choices in their personal life. Learning how to get past cognitive biases helps you make better decisions in every part of your life.