Psychology & Behavior
Cognitive Bias Checklist
認知偏誤自檢 · Source: Kahneman, Ariely, Thaler
Pre-flight check before any important decision — scan for five high-frequency biases before you commit
Core Concept
We all have systematic cognitive biases, and we're usually unaware they're operating. This framework doesn't try to eliminate bias (impossible) — it forces you to pause before deciding and ask questions that make biases visible.
✓ When to use this
As a "quality check" right before locking in a major decision. Especially when you notice strong personal lean toward one option, or unusually unanimous team agreement — consensus often signals shared bias.
✗ When not to use this
Do not run the checklist for small calls — it causes decision fatigue. When emotionally activated, you cannot self-check honestly; cool down with 10/10/10 first.
Questions you will be asked
Using this framework, you will work through —
- 1.What decision are you considering?
- 2.Confirmation bias: Have you seriously searched for evidence against this decision?
- 3.Availability heuristic: Is your judgment influenced by recent events or the most easily recalled examples?
- …and 3 more
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