How Many Of These Cognitive Biases Affect Your Decision-Making?

Cognitive bias causes us to routinely deviate from rational judgment, and to make inferences about other people and situations illogically. A good example in the workplace is when you receive recognition, or an award, and you assume that your colleagues are all as happy for your success as you are; it makes us hurt and frustrated when we find out that this is not necessarily the case. Cognitive bias can lead to decisions that have negative consequences for us and for those around us; but how do you recognise when it's happening? What should you be on the lookout for? It helps to identify some of the common types of bias that affect people: ten of these are detailed below... ..»