Paul Richard Wason

Paul Richard Wason was a British psychologist known for his work on human reasoning and decision-making. He conducted influential experiments that revealed how people often make errors in logical thinking, particularly in testing hypotheses and evaluating evidence. Wason's research showed that individuals tend to seek confirming evidence rather than disconfirming it, a bias called "confirmation bias." His work helped deepen understanding of cognitive processes and has important implications for fields like psychology, education, and critical thinking, highlighting the importance of proper reasoning strategies to improve judgment and problem-solving skills.