Types of Biases Flashcards
1
Q
What is a bias
A
tendancy to give undue attention to certain info or aspects based on experience without being aware of distorted perception or attitude
has a adverse effect on decision making
2
Q
What is confirmation bias
A
tendancy to seek info that confirms your mental picture and ignore/distort other info that could negate it.
3
Q
what is routine bias
A
tendancy to select the same familiar solution to a situation even if there are other adequate solutions to the same situation
4
Q
what is attention/emotional bias
A
tendancy to give attention and weight to information that has an emotional component
