Meaning of cognitive bias | Babel Free
Definitions
A systematic deviation from norms of rationality and objectivity in judgment or perception.
Equivalents
Svenska
tankefel
Examples
“Cognitive biases can be adaptive when they speed⟳ decision-making.”
“When the government realised that a new virus was circulating, Chinese officials didn’t advise⟳ hand washing, a better cough etiquette and disposing of tissues. They quarantined entire cities and shut⟳ down the economy. As one former secretary of state for health in England put⟳ it to me, our scientists suffered from a “cognitive bias” towards the milder threat of influenza.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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