Research papers on heuristics and biases

Research on heuristics and biases examines how people often rely on mental shortcuts—called heuristics—to make decisions quickly, rather than thorough analysis. While these shortcuts can be helpful, they sometimes lead to consistent errors or biases, such as overconfidence, stereotyping, or selecting options based on recent experiences. These studies aim to understand why we make these errors and how they influence judgments in areas like finance, health, and politics, ultimately helping us develop strategies to improve decision-making and reduce mistakes caused by cognitive biases.