Gain a deep understanding of cognitive biases and their impact on decision-making.
Learn evidence-based strategies to identify and minimize biases in personal and professional contexts.
Develop critical thinking skills and personalized action plans to enhance your overall decision-making abilities.
This module lays the groundwork by defining cognitive biases, explaining their origins, and discussing how they affect everyday decision-making. It provides historical context and integrates insights from seminal works, such as Kahneman's thinking models. Definition and History The Role of Heuristics Bias in Everyday Decisions
This module examines several key biases such as confirmation, anchoring, and availability biases. The lessons leverage the frameworks discussed in popular books to explore how each bias manifests and affects our perception. Confirmation Bias Anchoring Bias Availability Bias
This module dives into the psychological mechanisms that give rise to cognitive biases. Participants will examine the roles of emotion, overconfidence, and social influence, drawing on theories from behavioral economics and cognitive psychology. Role of Emotions Overconfidence Effect Social Influence and Groupthink
This module offers practical frameworks to identify cognitive biases across different domains such as media, business, and personal life. It teaches observation skills and the application of debiasing strategies in everyday scenarios. Bias in News and Media Workplace and Business Decisions Personal Bias and Relationships
This module introduces debiasing techniques, critical thinking frameworks, and evidence-based strategies that help mitigate cognitive biases. Learners will explore both individual and collective methods to counteract biased thinking. Evidence-Based Decision Making Critical Thinking and Reflection Debiasing Techniques in Practice
In the final module, learners integrate all concepts by applying their knowledge to case studies and interactive exercises. This module emphasizes reflective practices and the development of personalized strategies to mitigate cognitive biases in daily life. Case Study Analysis Interactive Bias Recognition Developing Personal Action Plans
Interactive chat-based learning allows real-time engagement with an AI tutor.
Hands-on exercises and case studies to apply concepts immediately.
Flexible learning at your own pace from anywhere, any time.
Immediate feedback enhances understanding and retention of knowledge.
Personalized action plans help apply learning to specific situations.
Engaging lessons encourage critical thinking and self-reflection.