Cognitive Bias

C1 16+

Synonyms of cognitive bias

Collocations of cognitive bias

confirmation bias
Frequency: 80 %

His confirmation bias led him to only seek out information that supported his beliefs.

overconfidence bias
Frequency: 75 %

His overconfidence bias caused him to underestimate the risks involved in the project.

availability heuristic
Frequency: 70 %

The availability heuristic can lead people to overestimate the likelihood of rare events.

anchoring effect
Frequency: 65 %

The anchoring effect influenced her decision-making process by fixating on the initial piece of information.

illusory correlation
Frequency: 60 %

The illusory correlation between wearing a lucky shirt and winning a game can lead to superstitious behavior.

Idiomatic Expressions for cognitive bias

  • Phrase: being aware of cognitive bias
    Meaning: to acknowledge and recognize the presence of cognitive biases in one's thoughts and decisions
    Usage: It's important to be aware of cognitive bias in order to make more objective judgments.