Systematic distortions in thinking, memory, and perception are referred to as
A) heuristics
B) cognitive biases
C) algorithms
D) mental hops

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Cognitive biases are systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, where individuals create their own "subjective reality" from their perception of the input. These biases are often a result of the brain's attempt to simplify information processing and are different from logical or factual errors, affecting decisions, beliefs, and behaviors.

Systematic Distortions in Thinking, Memory, and Perception Are Referred to as