Cognitive Biases And Heuristics

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective relating to or based on a supposition; hypothetical

  • The philosopher presented a suppositional argument based on logical reasoning.
  • I heard a suppositional theory about aliens visiting Earth.
  • I don't buy into all that suppositional mumbo jumbo.
  • Her dreams were filled with suppositional scenarios of what could have been.

noun a branch of economics that combines insights from psychology and economics to explore how individuals make decisions

  • The study of behavioural economics examines how psychological factors influence economic decisions and outcomes.
  • People's spending habits are often studied in the field of behavioural economics.
  • In the world of money, behavioural economics is all about how our brains mess with our wallets.
  • Understanding behavioural economics is like peeking behind the curtain of our financial choices.