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Psychology Psychology Basics Theories Experiments From Kendra Cherry, your Guide to Psychology A cognitive bias is a type of error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them. Cognitive biases are often a result of our attempt to simplify information processing. They are rules of thumb that help us make sense of the world and reach decisions with relative speed. Unfortunately, these biases sometimes trip us up, leading to poor decisions and bad judgments. In today's newsletter, learn more about some of the most common cognitive biases that influence how you think. What Is the Self-Serving Bias? The self-serving bias is a common type of cognitive bias. Discover how this bias works and explore some real-world examples. Search Related Topics:  self-serving bias  cogntive biases  self-esteem What Is an Attentional Bias? Attentional biases can cause people to ignore important information and can influence the decision-making process. Learn more about attentional biases and the impact they can have. Search Related Topics:  attention  decision-making  What Is a Confirmation Bias? Confirmation biases can prevent us from considering important information when making decisions. Learn more about how the confirmation bias works. Search Related Topics:  confirmation biases  cognitive biases  What Is the Halo Effect? The halo effect can have a powerful influence on the impressions we form of others. Discover the impact this cognitive bias has on your decisions. Search Related Topics:  self-serving bias  cogntive biases  self-esteem Related Searches Credit Service Psychology Attribution Self Service Service Specials Featured Articles Are You a Fully-Functioning Person? 8 Types of Nonverbal Communication Common Defense Mechanisms 3 Psychology Careers With a Strong Job Outlook The Difference Between Classical and Operant Conditioning Academic Resources for Psychology Students   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Kendra Cherry Psychology Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Psychology newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Psychology? Left Brain vs. Right Brain: The Surprising Truth 11 Things You Can Do With a Psychology Degree How to Remember Absolutely Anything IQ vs EQ: Which One Matters More?   Follow me on: Advertisement