Logic, Information, Argumentation

System 1 Thinking

the immediate, intuitive reaction to something - making quick decisions and judgments based on patterns and experiences

System 2 Thinking

a slower mode of thinking that is deliberate and conscious, requiring intentional effort - used for complex problem-solving and analytical tasks

Belief Bias

the tendency to judge arguments based on their conclusion (alignment with preexisting beliefs) instead of their logical reasoning

Conjunction Fallacy

the conjunction of two events is judged to be more probable than one event

Halo / Horns Effect

the tendency for an impression / opinion created in one area to influence an impression / opinion in another area

Affect Heuristics

judgement based on emotions when inappropriate

Confirmation Bias

the tendency to seek out and interpret information in such a way as to confirm our preconceptions (in relation to self-image: Impostor Syndrome, Self-Verification, Self-Handicapping)

Impostor Syndrome

related to confirmation bias; the tendency to reinforce a negative self-image, self-doubt in one’s abilities and accomplishments despite evidence to the contrary

Self-Verification

related to confirmation bias; the tendency to reinforce a positive self-image

Self-Handicapping

related to confirmation bias; creating conditions for failure to protect one’s ego

Availability Heuristics

jumping to conclusions on the basis of available information that quickly comes to mind (and therefore often tends to be limited)