thinking error
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Thinking error A distortion in thinking, a fallacy. For example, polarized or black-and-white thinking (encompassing such things as a false dilemma or false choice) or overgeneralization.
(see also: Post hoc reasoning, argument, Belief and bias, ad hoc, Hindsight bias, overconfidence, Forer (Barnum) effect, Confirmation bias, Belief perseverance, belief bias, cognitive bias, Selective exposure, critical thinking, wishful thinking)
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