In brief, a cognitive bias is a shortcut to thinking. And, it’s completely understandable; the onslaught of information that we are exposed to every day necessitates some kind of time-saving method.

Cognitive biases are not necessarily caused by negative intentions — they occur based on a medical professional's experience and observations. Even so, they can lead to issues in diagnosis and ...

Cognitive Bias in OHS Investigation: The Biasing Power of Source Identity The influence of an information source's identity can significantly bias occupational health and safety investigators ...

By Ashleigh Hourigan Sep 12, 2023 Cognitive bias, specifically confirmation bias, can severely impact workplace safety by leading organizations to focus on the wrong areas of risk.

Ever since Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky formalized the concept of cognitive bias in 1972, most empirical evidence has given credence to the claim that our brain is incapable of improving our ...