Rising Above Cognitive Errors: Improving Searches, Evaluations, and Decision-Making

by JoAnn Moody

Cognitive scientists are proving that many of the selection and evaluation processes we undertake on a daily basis are alarmingly "contaminated," despite our good intentions. The contaminants-generically termed "cognitive shortcuts and errors"-are present as we gather and sort through information, interpret it, and reach decisions about, for instance: candidates for jobs, tenure/promotion, and contract renewals; applications for grants; nominations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1519415702
• ISBN13: 9781519415707
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.1" x 8.5"