Mental Models

How heuristics impact our judgment

Kahneman and Tversky: How Heuristics Impact Our Judgment

In the study of good decision-making, the names Kahneman and Tversky stand out prominently for their research on how people think, especially when discussing how heuristics impact our judgment. These two trailblazing psychologists have delved deep into the human psyche, unveiling the shortcuts our minds often take when faced with complex decisions. Their pioneering research

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30 Cognitive Biases & Psychological Misjudgments (Do You Know Thyself?)

30 Cognitive Biases & Psychological Misjudgments (Do You Know Thyself?)

Cognitive biases and psychological misjudgments are inherent ‘faults’ in our thinking process that can affect our decision-making abilities and perceptions. They have deeply embedded patterns of human thought and behavior that can lead us to perceive reality inaccurately and make irrational choices. Cognitive biases are systematic errors in thinking that can occur when we process

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6 mental models to add to your thinking toolbox

Systems Thinking: 6 Mental Models to Add to Your Thinking Toolbox

We all have our ways of making sense of the world. We see a situation, digest the information, and react based on our understanding. This cognitive process is built around mental models – the frameworks that shape our thoughts, understanding, and responses. In this article, I will share six systems-thinking mental models that can give

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21 Mind Traps: The Ultimate Guide To Your Most Common Thinking Errors

What is a Negative Mental Model (Mind Trap)? Mental models are frameworks of understanding that help us make sense of the world around us. They are simplified representations of complex concepts, processes, and systems that allow us to process information and make decisions more efficiently. A negative mental model can become a mind trap, limiting

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