b"DECISION-MAKING MEANDERS If you find that your indecision about a situation is affecting the way you live day to day, it's a good idea to talk to someone you trust or see a counselor. They will be able to help you through the decision-making process and guide you through different strategies.THE COGNITIVE BIASYouneedtomakeanunbiasedandrationaldecisionaboutsomething important. You do your research, make pros and cons lists, consult with experts and trusted friends. When it comes time to decide, will your decision really be objective!Maybenot,becauseit'sbecauseyou'reanalyzinginformationusingthe complex cognitive machine that is your brain that has processed your every life experience.Duringyourlife,likeanyotherperson,youhavedevelopedsomesubtle cognitive biases. These aspects and perspectives influence what information youpayattentionto,whatyourememberaboutpastdecisions,andwhat sources you decide to trust when researching your options.A.What is cognitive bias?A cognitive bias is a flaw in your reasoning that leads you to misinterpret informationfromtheworldaroundyoutoarriveataninaccurate conclusion.Becauseyou'reinundatedwithinformationfrommillionsofsources throughoutthe day,yourbrain develops filing systems to decide what informationdeservesyourattentionandwhatinformationisimportant enough to store in memory.It also creates shortcuts intended to reduce the time it takes to process information.The problem is that shortcuts and ranking systems aren't always perfectly objective, as their architecture is uniquely tailored to your life experiences.B.What are the most common types of cognitive biases?Researchers have cataloged over 175 cognitive biases.Here are some of the more familiar ones that can affect your daily life: Germain Decelles273"