Developmental Changes in Cognitive Bias

While many studies have investigated incorrect evaluations of cognitive bias type and how age-related decisions are influenced by it, few compared this phenomenon across different age groups (i.e., adults children). In study, we examined developmental changes comparing the number correct answers given children that when performing types tasks. The participant sample comprised 36 (21 boys 15 girls with an average 12.3 years) 26 (15 men 11 women 27.3 years). task created previous study was modified then implemented to better understand performance children. This identified four in bias. Consequently, it suggested terms reflection, conjunction confirmation improved performance, framing did not change for either or adults. It also tasks’ lack consideration subcategory ADHD associated among both Results show some biases may reveal changes, depending on category. As such, were able consider factors involved human decision-making obtain a perspective improve future decision-making.