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karlynnae

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Why do cognitive psychologists focus on the mistakes that people tend to make in decision making?

◦ Understanding errors allows us to understand the normal process of decision making.
◦ It allows for a greater understanding of mental disorders.
◦ Errors are rare, so they establish the boundaries between what is possible and what is not.
◦ It provides evidence that we have not evolved to solve problems efficiently.
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Reply #1 on: Jan 15, 2021
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