30-Hours Professional Diploma in Cognitive Bias
Credit hours
3
Everyone relies on mental shortcuts, and they do not always lead to sound judgements. This course explains the main types of cognitive bias, the heuristics behind them, and how they affect perception, memory and decisions. Learners examine confirmation bias, anchoring, groupthink, stereotyping, cultural influences and bias in professional risk assessment. Valuable for managers, analysts and decision-makers.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Cognitive Bias: Definitions and Historical Background
- 02Types of Cognitive Biases: Classification and Key Examples
- 03The Psychology Behind Bias: Heuristics and Mental Shortcuts
- 04Impact of Cognitive Bias on Perception, Memory, and Judgement
- 05Confirmation Bias, Anchoring, and Availability Heuristic in Practice
- 06Social and Group Influences: Groupthink, In-Group Bias, and Stereotyping
- 07Cognitive Bias in Professional Decision-Making and Risk Assessment
- 08Cultural and Environmental Factors Influencing Cognitive Bias
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