About Our Methodology
Understanding the science behind our cognitive bias tests
Our Mission
The Cognitive Bias Labs exists to help people better understand their own thinking patterns. Through interactive tests and educational content, we make the fascinating world of cognitive psychology accessible to everyone.
🧠 Self-Awareness
Help individuals recognize their own cognitive blind spots and thinking patterns that may lead to poor decisions.
📚 Education
Make complex psychological concepts accessible through interactive experiences rather than dry academic text.
🔬 Science-Based
Ground all our tests and explanations in peer-reviewed psychological research and established scientific principles.
🌍 Accessibility
Provide free, easy-to-use tools that anyone can access without specialized knowledge or expensive resources.
Theoretical Foundation
Our tests are inspired by decades of groundbreaking research in cognitive psychology and behavioral economics.
Daniel Kahneman & Amos Tversky
The pioneering work of these Nobel Prize-winning researchers forms the backbone of our understanding of cognitive biases. Their research on heuristics and biases revealed systematic patterns in human judgment and decision-making.
Key contribution: Prospect Theory and the identification of numerous cognitive biases
"Thinking, Fast and Slow"
Kahneman's seminal book provides the framework for understanding how our minds work through two systems: the fast, intuitive System 1 and the slow, deliberate System 2. Many of our biases emerge from the shortcuts taken by System 1.
Key insight: Most cognitive biases result from the automatic, unconscious processes of System 1 thinking
David Dunning & Justin Kruger
Their 1999 research on incompetence and overconfidence revealed what we now call the Dunning-Kruger Effect. This work demonstrates how people with limited knowledge systematically overestimate their abilities.
Key finding: "The miscalibration of the incompetent stems from an error about the self"
Our Test Methodology
Research-Based Design
Each test is based on established psychological experiments and peer-reviewed research. We adapt classic studies into interactive formats while maintaining their scientific integrity.
Educational Focus
Our tests prioritize learning over entertainment. Each result includes detailed explanations of the underlying psychology and practical implications for daily life.
Individual Awareness
Rather than making broad generalizations, our tests help individuals understand their own specific patterns of thinking and potential blind spots.
Continuous Improvement
We regularly review and update our tests based on new research findings and user feedback to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
Important Disclaimer
Educational Purpose Only
The tests on this website are designed for educational and entertainment purposes only.
They are not diagnostic tools and should not be used as substitutes for professional psychological assessment or mental health services. If you have concerns about your mental health or decision-making abilities, please consult with a qualified mental health professional.
Our tests are simplified versions of complex psychological phenomena and may not capture the full nuance of individual differences in cognition and behavior.
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