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Adjust for Regressive Bias
When recalling or estimating: - Use actual data: Base your judgment on numbers or facts rather than instinct. - Check extremes: Ask if you’re underestimating highs or overestimatin…
Anchor Your Timeline
To fix time distortions: - Use anchors: Connect events to specific dates or milestones. - Journal regularly: Write down events as they happen to track their timing. - Review your c…
Avoid Boundary Extension Errors
When recalling visuals: - Focus on details: Try to actively recall both the foreground and the background. - Verify: Revisit the original image or scene to compare your memory. - P…
Avoid List Interference
To remember lists better: - End strong: Avoid adding unnecessary items after a list is completed. - Use pauses: Take a brief moment of silence after hearing or reading a list. - Re…
Balance Leveling and Sharpening
To keep memories accurate: - Write details down: Capture events as soon as possible to avoid losing information. - Check for gaps: Ask yourself what might be missing in your memory…
Balance Present Significance
To avoid overestimating the present: - Zoom out: Ask, “Will this matter in a year? Five years?” - Review the past: Compare this moment to similar past events for perspective. - Pla…
Balance Safety and Risk
When safety increases: - Assess risks: Ask, "Am I compensating for safety by taking unnecessary risks?" - Set boundaries: Stick to cautious habits even in safer environments. - Foc…
Balance the Fading Affect Bias
To stay balanced: - Acknowledge both sides: Write about unpleasant memories alongside the positive ones. - Reflect intentionally: Spend time thinking about what you learned from di…
Balance the Negativity Bias
To manage negative recall: - List positives: After a bad experience, write down at least 3 positive things that happened that day. - Reframe events: Find the silver lining in unple…
Boost Memory with Self-Testing
To recall better: - Test yourself often: After reading, close the book and write down what you remember. - Use flashcards: Create questions for key points and quiz yourself regular…
Boost Recall with Full Lists
To remember all items: - Avoid splitting lists: Keep the whole list in view when reviewing. - Use categories: Organize items into groups to make them easier to recall. - Quiz yours…
Boost Recall with the Modality Effect
To remember better: - Listen and repeat: Say key points aloud after hearing them. - Mix modalities: Write down spoken info or speak aloud written notes. - Review audio: Record impo…
Break Free from Stereotypes
To reduce stereotypical bias: - Pause and question: Before making assumptions, ask yourself, “What evidence do I have?” - Focus on individuals: Get to know people beyond labels and…
Challenge Assumed Similarities
When interacting with others: - Ask: "What’s unique about this person’s perspective or experience?" - Listen actively: Avoid projecting your own traits or beliefs onto them. - Refl…
Challenge Confirmation Bias
When evaluating information: - Seek opposing views: Actively search for evidence that challenges your beliefs. - Ask questions: “What would change my mind about this?” - Stay curio…
Challenge Hindsight Bias
When reviewing past events: - List surprises: Note things that were unexpected at the time. - Avoid ‘should haves’: Focus on decisions made with the information you had then. - Com…
Challenge the Consensus
In group discussions: - Ask questions: "Have we considered other perspectives?" - Encourage dissent: Create a safe space for alternative viewpoints. - Pause before deciding: Sugges…
Check Blame Bias
When assigning blame: - Pause: Ask, "Am I blaming more because the outcome was worse?" - Separate outcome from intent: Focus on actions, not just consequences. - Avoid personal fil…
Clarify Probabilities
To improve judgment: - Break it down: Divide events into clear, mutually exclusive parts. - Add them up: Compare individual probabilities to the total likelihood. - Check your math…
Clear the ‘Tip of the Tongue’ Block
To unblock stuck memories: - Relax: Take deep breaths and stop stressing over the word or idea. - Use hints: Think of related words, phrases, or contexts. - Distract yourself: Do s…
Combat the Continued Influence Effect
When dealing with misinformation: - Fact-check: Verify the source of any information before accepting it. - Mentally replace: Once corrected, actively focus on the updated informat…
Combat the Google Effect
To reduce dependency on search engines: - Write things down: Jot key facts in a notebook or app. - Memorize essentials: Focus on learning critical knowledge by heart. - Quiz yourse…
Credit Where It’s Due
To avoid forgetting the origins of social changes: - Research history: Understand the people and movements behind societal shifts. - Acknowledge contributors: Highlight individuals…
Deepen Memory with Levels of Processing
To remember more effectively: - Think deeply: Relate new info to something personal or meaningful. - Visualize: Picture concepts or create mental stories about them. - Engage activ…
Distinguish Intent from Accident
When evaluating actions: - Ask: "Could this have been an accident or unintentional?" - Look for patterns: One mistake doesn’t indicate intent—watch for repeated behavior. - Check y…
Embrace Outsider Ideas
When evaluating external ideas: - Ask: "Is this idea or product effective, regardless of where it came from?" - Compare: Assess its potential objectively against internal solutions…
End on a High Note
To create great memories: - Finish strong: End tasks or experiences with something positive. - Celebrate small wins: After completing a tough task, reward yourself with something e…
Expect the Unexpected
When predicting trends: - Ask yourself: "Could there be sudden changes or breaks in this trend?" - Prepare for shifts: Always consider outliers and unexpected events in planning. -…
Explore Childhood Amnesia
To recall early memories: - Use triggers: Look at photos or listen to music from your early years. - Ask family: Talk to relatives about events you may have forgotten. - Write it d…
Fight the Illusory Truth Effect
To stay sharp: - Double-check: Look up facts you think you "just know." - Ask questions: Challenge statements that feel familiar but unverified. - Don’t repeat unverified info: Sha…
Focus During Your Turn in Groups
To stay sharp: - Take notes: Write down key points from the person speaking before you. - Breathe and listen: Avoid rehearsing your own response while someone else is speaking. - R…
Focus on Best Odds
When making decisions with probabilities: - Stick to the best choice: Pick the option with the highest likelihood of success, even if it feels repetitive. - Avoid overthinking: Don…
Focus on Positive Memories
To stay positive: - Recall wins: Write down 3 good things that happened each day. - Reframe negatives: Think about what you learned from a tough situation. - Celebrate progress: Lo…
Focus on the Bigger Picture
When working with metrics: - Ask yourself: "Is this measure representing the actual goal, or has it become the goal?" - Revisit the strategy: Ensure you understand the broader obje…
Focus on the Message, Not the Words
To retain the message: - Summarize: Write or say the main idea in your own words. - Look for patterns: Identify recurring themes or key points. - Practice context recall: Remember …
Guard Against Misinformation
To protect memory: - Verify info: Check facts before trusting new details about an event. - Write it down: Record key facts right after an event to lock them in. - Question changes…
Handle Resistance Calmly
When facing reactance: - Reframe requests: Offer choices instead of commands to reduce resistance. - Empathize: Understand the other person’s need for autonomy and validate their f…
Judge Actions, Not Outcomes
When assessing morality: - Focus on intent: Ask, "What was their intention, regardless of the outcome?" - Separate luck from action: Consider how chance influenced the result. - Be…
Judge Individuals, Not Groups
When evaluating groups: - Ask yourself: "Am I judging the group based on one person’s actions?" - Separate individuals: Focus on specific behaviors or contributions, not stereotype…
Leverage the Bizarreness Effect
To remember something: - Make it weird: Add something bizarre or unusual to the idea or fact. - Visualize it vividly: Picture the bizarre element as vividly as possible. - Tell a s…
Leverage the Generation Effect
To remember better: - Create your own notes: Instead of copying, rephrase in your own words. - Teach someone else: Explaining ideas reinforces your understanding. - Summarize: Gene…
Leverage the Humor Effect
To remember better: - Add humor: When studying or taking notes, include a funny phrase, drawing, or analogy. - Lighten the mood: Associate dry facts with jokes or funny stories. - …
Leverage Unfinished Tasks
To harness focus: - Start small: Begin a task, even if you can’t finish it right away. - Use checkpoints: Pause at natural stopping points to keep motivation. - Let it linger: Use …
Look Beyond Morals
When assessing outcomes: - Pause: Ask yourself, "Could societal factors have contributed here?" - Contextualize: Consider external influences like environment, resources, or circum…
Look Past the Hype
When considering a new innovation: - Ask tough questions: What are its weaknesses? Who benefits most from it? - Balance optimism: Imagine both best- and worst-case scenarios. - See…
Make Key Info Stand Out
To remember better: - Highlight differently: Use bold colors or symbols for key points. - Add uniqueness: Attach a quirky story or image to important details. - Group by importance…
Manage Long Lists for Better Memory
To handle long lists: - Chunk it: Break the list into smaller groups of 3–5 items. - Prioritize: Focus on the most important items first. - Use categories: Group similar items toge…
Master Your Perception of Time
To manage time perception: - Practice calmness: Breathe deeply to slow things down when you feel rushed. - Focus intently: In critical moments, focus on one detail at a time to cre…
Overcome Availability Bias
When making decisions: - Pause and expand: Actively look for examples beyond the most recent or visible ones. - Balance sources: Include diverse or older sources of information in …
Overcome Cross-Race Effect
When meeting new people: - Focus on details: Pay attention to unique features, like hairstyle, clothing, or mannerisms. - Make connections: Associate the person with an activity or…
Overcome Memory Inhibition
To retrieve all items: - Rotate focus: Review all parts of a list instead of sticking to the first items. - Use triggers: Write down clues to jog your memory for the forgotten part…
Own Successes AND Failures
When reflecting on outcomes: - Be honest: Ask, "What role did I really play in this success or failure?" - Balance: Acknowledge both personal effort and external factors. - Learn f…
Pause Before Assuming Hostility
When interpreting behavior: - Pause: Ask yourself, "Could this be unintentional or neutral?" - Clarify: If unsure, communicate and seek their perspective. - Reflect: Check if past …
Pause Before Calling It New
When noticing a "new" trend: - Research its history: Check if this has actually been around for a while. - Ask others: See if someone older or more experienced recognizes it as old…
Question Authority
When considering an opinion or advice: - Ask yourself: "Am I agreeing because of the person or because of the evidence?" - Check the facts: Verify the information independently, re…
Question Big Causes for Big Events
When faced with a big event: - Ask yourself: "Is there solid evidence for a big cause, or am I assuming it because the event is large?" - Break it down: Look at smaller, logical fa…
Question Data in New Contexts
When using numerical data: - Ask yourself: "Does this data apply to this specific situation?" - Double-check assumptions: Ensure the numbers make sense in the new context. - Explor…
Question Leading Suggestions
To resist suggestibility: - Slow down: Reflect before accepting others’ suggestions as true. - Seek evidence: Verify claims rather than relying on someone’s framing. - Ask critical…
Question Purposeful Explanations
When noticing a purpose in random events: - Ask yourself: "Is there any actual evidence of intention or design here?" - Consider randomness: Some things happen by chance without an…
Question the Echo
When you hear something repeated: - Ask: "Is this backed by evidence or just popular belief?" - Research: Find original sources and verify the information. - Stay skeptical: Avoid …
Question the Fairness Narrative
When analyzing injustice: - Ask: "Is this outcome truly deserved, or am I rationalizing it?" - Empathize: Consider factors outside the victim’s control. - Acknowledge reality: The …
Reality Check Your Memories
To avoid false memories: - Validate facts: Check with others involved or revisit records (emails, photos, notes). - Stay neutral: Avoid over-analyzing or trying too hard to recall—…
Reduce Egocentric Bias
When recalling events: - Use evidence: Look at photos, reports, or other objective records of what happened. - Ask others: Gather perspectives from those who were there. - Reflect …
Remember Better with Pictures
To improve memory: - Use visuals: Add images to your notes or presentations. - Sketch ideas: Draw simple visuals to represent complex concepts. - Pair pictures and words: Combine i…
Rethink Default Quantities
When consuming (e.g., food, resources): - Ask yourself: "Do I really need this much, or am I just following the default?" - Adjust portions: Take only what’s appropriate for your n…
See Beyond Personality
When analyzing behavior: - Ask for others: "What situations might have influenced their actions?" - Ask for yourself: "Am I underestimating my own tendencies in this scenario?" - B…
See Beyond the Group Glow
When evaluating a group: - Pause and observe: "Am I judging individuals or the group as a whole?" - Focus on specifics: Look at individual contributions or qualities instead of the…
See the Individual in the Group
When judging groups: - Challenge assumptions: Ask, "Does this apply to all members, or just one person?" - Seek evidence: Look for facts about the group, not just individual action…
See the Individual, Not the Group
When thinking about other groups: - Pause assumptions: Ask yourself, "Am I generalizing based on the group?" - Get personal: Interact with individuals from the group to learn about…
Separate Traits from Perception
When forming an impression: - Ask yourself: "Am I judging based on one good trait or the full picture?" - Challenge assumptions: Notice if a positive quality is influencing unrelat…
Set Positive Expectations
To harness the Pygmalion Effect: - Encourage: Set realistic but optimistic expectations for others. - Support: Provide feedback and resources to help them succeed. - Monitor: Ensur…
Speak Honestly, Kindly
When asked for your opinion: - Be truthful: Share your real thoughts respectfully. - Use tact: Frame criticism constructively ("I think this could be improved by…"). - Balance: Avo…
Spot and Challenge Hidden Biases
When interacting or making decisions: - Pause and reflect: "Am I acting on assumptions based on someone’s background or appearance?" - Seek diverse input: Surround yourself with pe…
Spot Choice-Supportive Bias
After making a decision: - Be honest: Reflect on whether your choice truly delivered the results you hoped for. - Compare alternatives: Consider how other options might have played…
Spot Consistency Bias
When reflecting on your past: - Write it down: Keep a journal of key events and your thoughts at the time. - Ask others: Check your memories against those who were present. - Stay …
Spot Euphoric Recall
When reflecting on past events: - List the facts: Write down both positive and negative aspects of the memory. - Get perspective: Talk to others who shared the experience to balanc…
Spot Illusory Correlations
To avoid false connections: - Look for patterns: Ask yourself, “Is this really connected, or just a coincidence?” - Seek evidence: Check if there’s actual data supporting the relat…
Spot Unintentional Plagiarism
When you think you’ve had a novel idea: - Pause and reflect: Ask, “Have I encountered this idea before?” - Check sources: Revisit books, articles, or conversations you’ve recently …
Test the Truth
When someone shares information: - Ask for clarity: "Where did you hear this?" or "What’s the source?" - Cross-check: Verify their claims with other evidence. - Stay neutral: Don’t…
Think Beyond Your Current Self
When making future plans: - Pause: Ask, "Will future me feel the same way?" - Imagine different scenarios: Consider how changes in mood, priorities, or environment might affect you…
Think Off the Bandwagon
When considering a popular opinion: - Pause: Ask yourself, "Do I agree because it’s popular or because it’s right?" - Analyze: Break down the reasoning behind the opinion. Does it …
Track Information Sources
To avoid source confusion: - Keep a log: Note where you heard or read key ideas. - Cross-reference: Before sharing information, double-check its accuracy and origin. - Ask yourself…
Uncover Hidden Insights
In group discussions: - Encourage: Ask each member to share unique perspectives or information. - Facilitate: Guide the conversation to ensure unshared insights are discussed. - Ba…
Understand Context in Behavior
When judging behavior: - For others: Ask, "What situations might have influenced their actions?" - For yourself: Reflect, "How much of this is about my choices versus circumstances…
Understand Motivations
When evaluating motivation: - For others: Ask, "Could their actions come from genuine interest, not just external rewards?" - For yourself: Reflect, "Are my actions really driven b…
Use Context to Boost Recall
To retrieve memories: - Recreate the setting: Recall the sights, sounds, and smells of the original context. - Use prompts: Bring objects or tools from the original environment to …
Use Mood to Boost Memory
To align mood and memory: - Match your mood: Study happy topics when you’re in a good mood; tackle tough topics when feeling serious. - Recreate the setting: When recalling somethi…
Use the Lag Effect for Learning
To boost retention: - Spread it out: Review material in smaller sessions over days instead of cramming. - Schedule reviews: Create a spaced repetition plan. - Take breaks: Let your…
Weigh Prevention vs. Response
When faced with a risk: - Compare effectiveness: Ask, "Is prevention or response better suited for this situation?" - Estimate cost: Look at resources needed for prevention versus …