Understanding bias

Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that help our brains process large amounts of information quickly. While they are a natural and necessary part of life, these biases can sometimes lead to errors in judgment or decision-making. By becoming aware of these biases, we can better manage them and make more objective, informed choices.

This session explores what cognitive biases are, why they occur, and how they impact our everyday lives. You will learn about different types of biases, as well as how these biases influence our thinking and behaviour.

Learn about:

• What cognitive bias is: understand how cognitive biases act
  as shortcuts in our brains, and why it’s essential to recognise
  them in order to avoid faulty decision-making.
• Types of common biases: explore various biases and how
  they manifest in everyday situations.
• Managing cognitive bias: learn practical strategies to identify
  and reduce the impact of cognitive biases, including the role
  of mindfulness, improving self-awareness, and staying alert
  to cognitive pitfalls.

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