Understanding Bias and Perception

This chapter explores the Horns effect and its influence on our judgments of individuals based on attributes like appearance and background, revealing its impact on bias in hiring and career advancement. It examines cognitive biases, such as the fundamental attribution error, and provides insights into group attribution errors, emphasizing the need for awareness and external perspectives to mitigate these issues. The discussion highlights the 'curse of knowledge' and the challenges of changing entrenched behaviors, notably in the context of teaching and learning.