Making inferences can lead to several types of errors and biases. In today's technology-driven world, many people suffer from information overload, and must make a quick judgment without reviewing all the information. In this assignment, consider how your inferences lead to errors and biases in perceptions.
• Describe two types of mental shortcuts that you make daily that help you to predict human and/or social behavior. Provide examples.
- How have these mental shortcuts led to errors in predicting human or social behaviors? Describe two examples.
- How have these mental shortcuts led to biases about other people? Describe two types of biases you tend toward.