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Confirmation bias (also confirmatory bias, myside bias, [a] or congeniality bias [2]) is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one's prior beliefs or values. [3]
Self-esteem encompasses beliefs about oneself (for example, "I am loved", "I am worthy") as well as emotional states, such as triumph, despair, pride, and shame. [1] Smith and Mackie define it by saying "The self-concept is what we think about the self; self-esteem, is the positive or negative evaluations of the self, as in how we feel about it ...
Be wary of beliefs that align with your self-interest. Admit how little you know. Be alert to egocentrism, prejudice, and other mental biases. Be careful to draw logical conclusions. Base your beliefs on credible, well-substantiated evidence. Be consistent. Be curious and passionate in the pursuit of knowledge. Think clearly and precisely.
Nearly 50 years ago, Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft—a company that has had a lasting impression and impact on the software industry, and Big Tech itself. To build such a successful ...
There is a causal relationship between self-efficacy beliefs that the writers hold and the accomplishments that they can achieve in their writing. Accordingly, scholars emphasized that writing self-efficacy beliefs are instrumental for making predictions of crafting outcomes. [49] [52] [51]
100. "Doubt is a killer. You just have to know who you are and what you stand for.” — Jennifer Lopez. 101. "The majority of the things that I do, I'm actually afraid to do, but you just have ...
In an economic downturn, you might expect risk-averse investors to stick to tried-and-true investments boasting strong financial fundamentals. But there are signs that a small but growing number ...