I received so many questions about the common thinking traps that people fall into.

Why am I so judgmental? Why do people believe misinformation? Why do I have such a hard time letting go of

this person that isn't good for me? Well today I'm going to fill you in on some of the cognitive fallacies that are common in human thinking

so you can be aware and skillful around them.

Welcome back to savvy psychologist. I'm your host Dr. Monica Johnson. Every week on this show I'll help you face life challenges with evidence-based approaches, a sympathetic ear, and zero judgment. A cognitive fallacy or cognitive bias is when people make

judgments or decisions in a way that's not entirely logical or rational.

It happens because our brains try to make sense of the world quickly and easily, which

sometimes leads us to take mental shortcuts that can lead to mistakes.

Essentially, these fallacies can cause us to misinterpret what's happening around us,

make wrong choices, or see things in a biased way based on our own perceptions rather than the actual facts.

These fallacies emerge because the human brain is wired to simplify information processing,

and this can lead to faulty conclusions or cognitive shortcutsacies can be

mistaken.

Cognitive fallacies can be pervasive

and can have profound implications

for individual decision-making,

interpersonal relationships, and policies enacted

in various sectors of society.

Here are some of the most common cognitive fallacies. The first is confirmation bias. The tendency to

search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's pre-existing beliefs or

hypotheses while giving disproportionately less consideration to

alternative possibilities.

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