Specimen family
n = 8
Perceptual Biases
Perceptual biases are systematic errors in how we perceive and interpret the world around us. These biases often result in distortions of reality, leading to misunderstandings, faulty judgments, or illusions. Our brain's tendency to filter and prioritize certain types of information over others can cause us to draw incorrect conclusions or see things that are not truly there. By identifying and understanding these biases, we can work towards a more accurate and balanced perception of the world, improving our decision-making and interactions with others.
Fundamental Attribution Error
You overemphasize personal characteristics and ignore situational factors in judging others' behavior.
71 · High
FAE
Contrast Effect
What you just saw rewrites what this feels like - so the same person, price, or performance can look cheap, harsh, or dull against a different backdrop.
54 · Mild
CE
Source Confusion
You remember the content but misfile where it came from - seen, heard, imagined, or inferred get swapped.
55 · Mild
SC
Reactance Bias
When choice feels threatened, the forbidden option gets more attractive - and you push back to reclaim freedom.
65 · Moderate
RB
Representativeness Heuristic
You judge the probability of something based on how closely it matches a stereotype or prototype.
63 · Moderate
RH
Mere Exposure Effect
Repeated contact can make something feel likable, safe, or "right" - even when you never compared it on merit.
59 · Moderate
MEE
Rosy Retrospection
The past looks warmer than it felt at the time - memory keeps the highlight reel and loses the friction.
62 · Moderate
RoR
Fixed Self Illusion
You treat yourself as one solid, permanent thing - and then let labels and self-ratings stick to it.
77 · Severe
FSI