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Fake News: Confirmation Bias

One of the main reasons misinformation and disinformation is so convincing is due to confirmation bias. Cambridge Dictionary defines confirmation bias as "the fact that people are more likely to accept or notice information if it appears to support what they already believe or expect".

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Cognitive bias in intelligence analysis : testing the analysis of competing hypotheses method

his book critiques the reliance of Western intelligence agencies on the use of a method for intelligence analysis developed by the CIA in the 1990s, the Analysis of Competing Hypotheses (ACH).

Bias-aware Teaching, Learning and Assessment

With the spotlight on diversity and inclusion, this book offers university teachers informed and practical strategies for raising awareness of bias in teaching, learning and assessment practices and provides approaches to eliminate, limit and mitigate the negative effects of bias on university students.

Knowledge Resistance in High-Choice Information Environments

This interdisciplinary book explores how high-choice information environments contribute to misinformation and knowledge resistance. It delves into psychological mechanisms like motivated reasoning and selective exposure, and examines how political partisanship and polarization influence factual beliefs. The authors discuss strategies to counteract knowledge resistance, making it essential reading for scholars and students in philosophy, psychology, media studies, political science, as well as journalists and policymakers seeking to understand and mitigate the impact of misinformation in society.

Human Thinking

"Human Thinking: The Basics" offers an introductory exploration into the development and types of human thought processes. It covers the evolution of thought across the animal kingdom and stages of cognitive development in children. The book also delves into the psychology behind political slogans, advertisements, and critical thinking, examining topics like magical thinking, fake news, biases, and deductive reasoning. Featuring student-friendly elements such as summaries, puzzles, figures, and reading lists, it serves as a foundational resource for students studying thinking and reasoning.