Some other biases 16.422 · Overconfidence bias Confidence exceeds prediction accuracy Prevents people from seeking additional information/cues · Confirmation bias People seek information that supports a preformed hypothesis Do not seek or discount contrary information Automation bias People tend to believe computer recommendations and do not seek out conflicting evidence Effectiveness of search set.. abstract words as opposed to concreteSome Other Biases 16.422 • Overconfidence Bias – Confidence exceeds prediction accuracy – Prevents people from seeking additional information/cues • Confirmation Bias – People seek information that supports a preformed hypothesis • Do not seek or discount contrary information • Automation Bias – People tend to believe computer recommendations and do not seek out conflicting evidence Effectiveness of search set….abstract words as opposed to concrete