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Categories of the Illusion of Thinking in Cognitive Psychology

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: The article deals with the problem of systematic mistakes in thinking, that leads to the emergence of the illusion in the decision-making process. The essence of the concept “the illusion of thinking” as a cognitive illusion has been specified. The following categories of the illusions of thinking have been analysed: base-rate neglect, illusory correlation, conjunction fallacy, and framing.

Source: Scientific Notes of Ostroh Academy National University Psychology Series

DOI: 10.25264/2415-7384-2018-7-33-39

Author: Oksana Shovkova

Institution: National University Ostroh Academy

Language: English

Topic: Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics

Subfield: General Decision Sciences

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2945449035

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Cites: 13

Cited by: 1

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