9 Cognitive Biases You Need to Avoid

Our mind uses mental shortcuts to make sense of the world around us and speed up decision making. While these can be helpful, they can also lead us to make biased and flawed judgments. We can’t get rid of cognitive biases completely, we can learn to understand them and notice when they may be influencing our decisions. This video covers 9 of the most common cognitive biases. 00:00 Intro 00:25 Confirmation Bias 01:22 Anchoring Bias 02:21 Attribution Bias 03:00 Halo Effect 03:47 Availability Bias 04:30 Dunning-Kruger Effect 05:51 Ostrich Effect 06:39 Negativity Bias 07:12 Spotlight Effect WATCH NEXT: 9 Cognitive Distortions that can Cause Anxiety and Depression Disclaimer: All of the information on this channel is intended for educational and entertainment purposes and not intended as advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Always consult with your own doctor before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.