Cognition: How Your Mind Can Amaze and Betray You - Crash Course Psychology

The video explores cognition, highlighting its role in human uniqueness and its potential for both brilliance and error. It discusses how concepts and prototypes shape our thinking and can lead to prejudice. Problem-solving strategies like algorithms, heuristics, and insight are examined, along with cognitive biases such as confirmation bias and the availability heuristic. The video emphasizes the importance of being mindful of these biases to improve decision-making.

What is the availability heuristic and how does it influence our judgments?

In what ways can framing affect decision making?

How can we improve our problem-solving skills despite cognitive biases?

What are some common cognitive biases that can lead to poor decision making?