Psychology Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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Cognitive bias
A
when your brain makes fast decisions based on Shortcuts to retain information faster.
2
Q
Fundamental attribution error
A
blaming someone’s actions on their personality, not the situation.
3
Q
Confirmation bias
A
focusing on information that supports your beliefs and ignores information that doesn’t.
4
Q
Hostile attribution bias
A
when someone feels victimised because they believe that another person’s actions were motivated by negative intentions
