Focus Quote by David DiSalvo
““selective attention,” also called “selectivity bias”—the tendency to orient oneself toward and process information from only one part of our environment to the exclusion of other parts, no matter how obvious those parts may be.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Cognitive Biases in Decision Making, 2020
Our focus often narrows to a single aspect, ignoring other obvious information, which skews judgment.
In simple terms: We tend to ignore parts of reality.
Key Takeaway
Broawide perspective.
Themes
cognition
bias
perception
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
advice
insight
When to use this quote
- business meetings
- news consumption
- research analysis
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
selective attention
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure you consider all relevant facts?
- What sources might you be overlooking?
A Different Perspective
Overcoming bias requires deliberate effort to seek diverse inputs.
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