The Behavioral Economics in Marketing’s Podcast Confirmation bias | Definition Minute | Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast
Jan 15, 2023
A quick dive into confirmation bias and how people favor information that fits their beliefs. Short examples cover selective student research and hiring decisions. The mini-format explains why biased information search can lead to costly mistakes in research and personnel choices.
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How Confirmation Bias Skews Judgment
- Confirmation bias makes people favor information that supports preexisting beliefs.
- This skews analysis and can degrade decision quality in research and hiring.
Student Example Of Selective Research
- A student writing a paper may only search for sources that confirm their view.
- Sandra Thomas-Caminol uses this to show how research quality suffers from selective sampling.
Hiring Pitfalls From Favorable First Impressions
- An employer may focus only on evidence that an applicant is highly intelligent.
- Sandra Thomas-Caminol warns this can lead to hiring mistakes or overpaying candidates.