Philosophy
Survivorship Bias
What is Survivorship Bias? Think of Survivorship Bias as a filter in your brain that shows you the success stories…
Suggestibility
What is Suggestibility? Suggestibility is how our minds accept new ideas based on what other people say. Think about when…
Stereotyping
What is Stereotyping? Stereotyping can be described as painting all people from a single group with the same brush. It…
Status Quo Bias
Understanding Status Quo Bias Imagine you're at a crossroads. One path is the one you've walked many times; it's familiar…
Spotlight Effect
What is the Spotlight Effect? Have you ever felt like you're on a stage with all eyes on you? That's…
Self Serving Bias
What is Self Serving Bias? Ever taken a test and when you aced it, you thought, "I'm really smart!" but…
Placebo Effect
What is the Placebo Effect? The placebo effect happens when someone feels better after they get a treatment that isn't…
Pessimism Bias
What is Pessimism Bias? Pessimism Bias is when someone often thinks that bad things are going to happen, more than…
Outgroup Homogeneity Bias
What is Outgroup Homogeneity Bias? Outgroup Homogeneity Bias is a common way our brains might oversimplify how we see other…
Optimism Bias
What is Optimism Bias? Imagine you think you're most definitely going to ace a test, or you're certain that a…