Kahneman, Daniel
Judgment under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521284141
- author:
- Kahneman, Daniel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1982
- Pages:
- 544
- Genre:
- Cognition & cognitive psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Judgment Under Uncertainty: Heuristics and Biases This comprehensive book explores how our minds make judgments under uncertainty, revealing the biases and heuristics that influence our decisions. From laboratory experiments to real-world applications in medicine, politics, and social perception, the authors examine 35 chapters on various judgmental heuristics. The book delves into topics such as representativeness, availability, overconfidence, and risk perception, providing insights into how these biases affect our judgments. With a mix of edited classic articles and newly written content, this book offers a thorough understanding of the subject matter, making it useful for students, researchers, and decision-makers seeking to improve their judgment-making skills. By shedding light on the cognitive biases that shape our decisions, this book provides valuable knowledge for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of human judgment under uncertainty.