Section outline

      • Understanding Cognitive Biases

        • Explanation:
          Students explore how mental shortcuts (biases) can distort thinking — such as confirmation bias, anchoring, or hindsight bias.

          Uncovering unconscious bias in the workplace

          Learning Components:

          • Reading: “Common Cognitive Biases” article

          • Video: TED Talk – “Why We Make Bad Decisions” (Dan Gilbert)

          • Discussion: Describe a biased decision you made and what you learned

      • Decision-Making Tools and Reflective Thinking

        • Explanation:
          Introduces tools like decision trees and cost-benefit analysis. Students learn to reflect before acting, especially under pressure.

          Decision Tree | GeeksforGeeks

          Learning Components:

          • Video: “How Decision Trees Work”

          • Tool: Decision-making template (downloadable)

          • Final Project: Identify a real or fictional problem and present a reasoned solution using course tools (report, video, or slide deck)

          • Peer Review: Give feedback on two classmates’ submissions