I went to the wikipedia link as directed in preparation for Glen Gatin's session. It is a list of cognitive biases:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases
And, an impressive list it is!
Here are two I admit to:
planning fallacy: yes, I often underestimate the time it will take to complete a project.
reactance (the urge to do the opposite of what someone tells you): I admit mostly to the urge, since I'm also someone who at least thinks I challenge my urges and step back from the action if the reason is simply to assert my independence. But, I confess to sometimes giving in to that urge to make such an assertion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases
And, an impressive list it is!
Here are two I admit to:
planning fallacy: yes, I often underestimate the time it will take to complete a project.
reactance (the urge to do the opposite of what someone tells you): I admit mostly to the urge, since I'm also someone who at least thinks I challenge my urges and step back from the action if the reason is simply to assert my independence. But, I confess to sometimes giving in to that urge to make such an assertion.
same here, planning fallacy but especially reactance.... yes, yes. Aka "Imp of the Perverse" syndrome after the Poe story
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