Abstract

Memory, Presumption, Selection, Belief, Causation, and Truth. Illustrations for six different situations of cognitive biases that we all fall into daily!

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Biases Related to Memory
Chapter 2: Biases Related to Inference
Chapter 3: Selection-related Biases
Chapter 4: Belief-Related Biases
Chapter 5: Causation-related Biases
Chapter 6: Biases Related to Truth

Author’s Information

Masami Ikeda　　
D. in 2001 from the Graduate School of Humanities, Ochanomizu University. She is currently a professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Humanities, Jumonji University. Her areas of specialization are cognitive psychology, experimental psychology, and developmental educational technology.

Tsutako Mori　　
D. in 1998 from the Graduate School of Humanities, Ochanomizu University. He is currently a professor of psychology and education at The Open University of Japan and holds a doctorate in humanities. She specializes in social psychology and cognitive psychology.

Mieko Takahira　　
Mieko Takahira graduated from Ochanomizu University's Graduate School of Humanities and Sciences with a doctorate in 2001. She is a professor in the Department of Interpersonal and Social Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Rissho University. She holds a Ph. His areas of specialization are social psychology and positive psychology.

Koji Miyamoto　　
D. in 2006 from the Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo Institute of Technology. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Education, Faculty of Home Economics, Tokyo Kasei University, where he holds a Ph. His areas of specialization are behavioral science, science education, and environmental education.