Understanding cognitive biases is crucial for improving decision-making, fostering self-awareness, and enhancing critical thinking. If you wonder, "What is cognitive?" or "What is the most common cognitive bias?" This course will answer these questions as it teaches you the fundamentals of understanding cognitive bias. It begins with the basic definitions and types before covering the theories that explain our mental processes.
Next, you will learn about the factors that shape biases and how humans navigate risk, uncertainty, and decision-making, often deviating from rationality. Going forward, you will have an understanding of how cognitive bias affects decision-making in everyday life. Be it on social media, in a courtroom, or a hospital. The real-world examples will help you have a firm grasp of the concept.
Finally, the cognitive bias modification, as well as mitigation strategies and methods discussed in this course, will focus on overcoming cognitive bias. Consequently, it will lead to having a more rational thought process. You will learn critical aspects of biases and foster strategies to counter them. So, enroll now in this course and learn to be more objective with balanced outcomes.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
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