the 6 basic mistakes we make in thinking Kida, Thomas E. creator text bibliography nyu Amherst, N.Y Prometheus Books 2006 monographic eng

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286 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Introduction: a six pack of problems -- Weird beliefs and pseudoscientific thinking -- A gremlin on my shoulder -- Thinking like a scientist -- The role of chance and coincidence -- Seeing things that aren't there -- Seeing associations that aren't there -- Predicting the unpredictable -- Seeking to confirm -- How we simplify -- Framing and other decision snags -- Faulty memories -- The influence of others -- Epilogue: some final thoughts specialized Thomas Kida Includes bibliographical references (p. 239-278) and index Thought and thinking Error 9781591024088 1591024080 (pbk. : alk. paper) http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip067/2006003366.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip067/2006003366.html UMP 090122 20251117145339.0 vtls000034110