Dictionary
Barnum Effect: The Illusion of Personal Accuracy
An in-depth academic examination of the Barnum effect (Forer effect), detailing its cognitive mechanics, theoretical...
# Confirmation Bias
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Dictionary
Attitude-Congeniality Effect: How Beliefs Shape Memory
Explore the attitude-congeniality effect: how pre-existing attitudes bias memory, perception, and recall of information in...
November 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Comparisons
Anchoring Bias vs. Confirmation Bias
An in-depth comparative analysis of anchoring bias and confirmation bias, exploring cognitive mechanisms, systemic differences,...
November 6, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Theories
Wason 2-4-6 Hypothesis-Testing Task Model – Peter Wason
A comprehensive academic analysis of Peter Wason's 1960 2-4-6 hypothesis-testing paradigm, confirmation bias, positive test...
September 12, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti
Experiments
Task – Peter Wason The Confirmation Bias Experiment (2-4-6 Problem) – Peter
An exhaustive academic examination of Peter Wason's 1960 2-4-6 hypothesis testing task, confirmation bias, methodology,...
September 7, 2026
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Dr. Mohammed Looti