Skip to content

Explore Psychology

Psychology Articles, Study Guides, and Resources

  • Home
    • About Us
  • Psychology Theories
  • Quizzes
  • Definitions
  • Self-Improvement

cognitive bias

Fundamental Attribution Error: Definition, Causes, and How to Avoid It

The fundamental attribution error is a type of cognitive bias that leads people to overemphasize personality and underemphasize situational factors.

Cognitive Dissonance Definition, Examples, How to Cope

Cognitive dissonance is discomfort or distress caused by conflicting beliefs, behaviors, feelings, ideas, or values. It is an uncomfortable psychological … Read More

11 Common Cognitive Biases and How to Avoid Them

An image of two brains on a scale to represent cognitive biases.

Definition: A cognitive bias is an unconscious systematic pattern of thinking that can result in errors in judgment. These biases … Read More

What Is a Bias Blind Spot?

Bias blind spot

You probably realize that there are subtle cognitive biases that influence your perceptions and decisions. Yet if you are like … Read More

Older posts
Page1 Page2 Next →
  • Careers
  • Dictionary
  • Mental Health
  • Psychology Education
  • Quizzes
  • The Basics
  • Theories

Explore Psychology provides information about psychology and mental health. The material found on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used for diagnosis or treatment purposes.

[email protected]

  • Verbal Communication: Understanding the Power of Words
  • Anxious Avoidant Attachment Style: Understanding and Overcoming It
  • Cohort Effect in Psychology
  • Reinforcement Definition and Examples in Psychology
  • What Do Educational Psychologists Do?
  • Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • Erikson’s Stages of Development: What You Need to Know
  • 7 Major Theories of Child Development
  • Psychology Experiment Ideas
  • 17 Things Self-Actualized People Don’t Do
  • Imposter Syndrome: What to Do When You Doubt Yourself

© 2023 Explore Psychology • Built with GeneratePress
x
x