Cognitive Traps

<p>Why do smart people make irrational decisions?<br>Why do we cling to false beliefs even when evidence proves us wrong?<br>Why does your brain lie to you-and why does it feel so convincing?</p><p><strong>Cognitive Traps: How Our Minds Trick Us</strong> is a thought-provoking exploration of the invisible mental patterns that distort how we see the world remember the past and make daily choices. Blending insights from <strong>behavioral psychology</strong> <strong>cognitive science</strong> and real-world examples this book reveals the <strong>thinking errors</strong> <strong>mental shortcuts</strong> and <strong>cognitive distortions</strong> that quietly sabotage your decisions.</p><p>From the <strong>confirmation bias</strong> that blinds us to opposing facts to the <strong>sunk cost fallacy</strong> that keeps us locked in bad investments the book maps out the mental minefield we all walk through every day. It exposes how <strong>availability heuristics</strong> <strong>anchoring bias</strong> <strong>loss aversion</strong> and other unconscious traps influence everything-from relationships and finances to politics and justice.</p><p>You'll discover how <strong>false memories</strong> reshape your reality how <strong>framing effects</strong> shift your perception without you noticing and why <strong>emotional reasoning</strong> often overrules logic. Whether you're a student of <strong>critical thinking</strong> a professional interested in <strong>decision-making psychology</strong> or someone simply curious about how your mind works this book offers the tools to understand and challenge your own biases.</p><p>But this isn't just about identifying flaws-it's about reclaiming your agency. With practical insights on <strong>debiasing strategies</strong> <strong>meta-cognition</strong> and <strong>rational decision-making</strong> <em>Cognitive Traps</em> empowers you to spot <strong>mental blind spots</strong> avoid <strong>irrational thinking</strong> and reshape how you approach complex problems in everyday life.</p><p>Perfect for fans of Daniel Kahneman Carol Tavris and Dan Ariely this book is your roadmap to thinking smarter in a world full of mental pitfalls.</p>