How many cognitive biases are documented?

Researchers have documented approximately 200 distinct cognitive biases. This Cognitive Bias Explorer covers 200 biases organized into 10 main categories: Decision Making, Memory, Social, Belief, Self-Assessment, Pattern Recognition, Attention, Emotional, Logical, and Probability biases.

Can cognitive biases be overcome?

While cognitive biases cannot be completely eliminated (they're hardwired into how our brains work), they can be mitigated through awareness, deliberate decision-making processes, seeking diverse perspectives, and using structured frameworks for important decisions. Each bias in our explorer includes specific mitigation strategies.

What are the most common cognitive biases?

Some of the most common cognitive biases include Confirmation Bias (seeking information that confirms existing beliefs), Anchoring Bias (over-relying on first information received), Availability Heuristic (overweighting easily recalled information), the Dunning-Kruger Effect (incompetent people overestimating their abilities), and Loss Aversion (feeling losses more than equivalent gains).

Is the Cognitive Bias Explorer free to use?

Yes! The Cognitive Bias Explorer is completely free to use with no subscriptions, registrations, or hidden costs. It's part of FreeWWW.com's mission to provide genuinely free tools and utilities. Your favorites and reading history are saved locally in your browser.

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What is a Cognitive Bias?

A cognitive bias is a systematic pattern of deviation from rational judgment. These mental shortcuts (heuristics) help us process information quickly but can lead to perceptual distortion, inaccurate judgment, or illogical interpretation. Understanding these biases is the first step toward clearer thinking and better decisions.

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