Michael Pompian classifies confirmation bias as a belief perseverance bias – a bias in which investors cling to existing ...

We all tend to make unconscious judgments about people based on their social identities and the cultural stereotypes that cling to them. But bias can be disastrous for its targets, affecting their ...

Confirmation bias happens when you unconsciously focus on ideas that match what you already believe. Possible reasons include wishful thinking, anxiety, info overload, and the need to protect yourself ...

I’ve lost count of how often I’ve heard the phrase, “I don’t read the news. It’s all biased anyway.” I’ve heard it from students, friends, family, and sometimes unsolicited from strangers when they ...

Confirmation bias describes the tendency to favor information that confirms existing beliefs. Learn about its effects and how to mitigate its impact on financial decisions.

A look at Discovery Place Science's new exhibit, The Bias Inside Us An inside look at the latest exhibit at Discovery Place Science in uptown Charlotte. "The Bias Inside us" examines the differences ...

T.J. Thomson receives funding from the Australian Research Council through DE230101233, DP210100859, and LP220100208. Ryan J. Thomas does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from ...

People with a self-serving bias take praise for positive events and blame their mistakes on others. This bias can boost your self-image, but it can also cause plenty of tension in your relationships.

Mounting death tolls because of gun violence, mental unhealth, hateful philosophies, and racial and religious bias continue to grow nationwide and here in our state. New Jerseyeans must do the work ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...