Cognitive Bias Lab
Discover cognitive biases through engaging learning
Featured Biases
Dunning–Kruger Effect
We often overestimate our abilities when we know the least about a subject, while experts frequently undervalue their skills. This invisible confidence gap affects everything from workplace decisions to personal development.
Anchoring Bias
Our tendency to fixate on the first piece of information we encounter can heavily skew our decisions. That initial 'anchor' sets the stage for everything that follows—even if better information comes along later.
Bandwagon Effect
We tend to adopt beliefs or behaviors simply because many others do the same. This **conformity impulse** can override our independent judgment, causing us to make decisions based on social proof rather than personal evaluation.
Understanding Cognitive Biases
What are Cognitive Biases?
Mental shortcuts that can lead to errors in thinking and judgment. These systematic patterns affect how we process information and make decisions.
Why are they Problematic?
They can lead to poor decisions, flawed reasoning, and reinforce misconceptions. These biases affect both personal and professional choices.
Why Learn About Them?
Understanding cognitive biases helps us make better decisions and think more critically. Recognizing these patterns is the first step to overcoming them.
Interactive Learning Experience
Explore cognitive biases through interactive exercises and real-world examples
Interactive Simulations
Experience cognitive biases firsthand through carefully designed interactive exercises and experiments.
Real-world Applications
See how cognitive biases manifest in real situations through historical examples and case studies.
Data-Driven Insights
Understand the impact of biases through visualizations and experimental data.
Hands-on Learning
Participate in engaging exercises that demonstrate how biases influence your own decision-making.
Why Choose Cognitive Bias Lab?
Research-Based
Built on proven psychology studies
Practical
Apply to real-world decisions
Interactive
Learn through exercises
Comprehensive
Cover all major biases
Research-Based
Built on proven psychology studies
Practical
Apply to real-world decisions
Interactive
Learn through exercises
Comprehensive
Cover all major biases