This Hidden Bias Weighs You Down! Defy the Anchoring Bias to Make Better Choices
You are more likely to buy a $20 item on sale than the same item that was always priced at $20. This psychological phenomenon – the anchoring bias – hinders judgments concerning money, health, friendships, and more. Learn to fight it!
David Schwarz, MBDS, Critical Thinking
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(44)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This is a one-time class. It begins with students participating in activities designed to have them feel the anchoring bias firsthand. After reflecting on these experiences, a clear explanation of the anchoring bias will be defined for them. Then, many examples will be given to show how anchoring exists in the real world, and how this bias can affect human judgment as it pertains to money, medical concerns, the criminal justice system, relationship issues, etc. After a quick exploration of theories as to why we have this bias, students will learn the techniques to best resist its pull, in order to be smarter and make better decisions.
Other Details
Supply List
No supplies needed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
My sources include academic research from the foremost experts on this topic – scholars from Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Würzburg, University of Cologne, University of Utah, and more.
Joined November, 2021
4.9
44reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
In 2020, I earned a Master’s degree in Behavioral and Decision Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania. I learned about the anchoring bias in that program.
I have been a teacher on Outschool for over a year. I primarily teach about misinformation - what it is, why we fall for it, and how to separate fact from fiction.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 19 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-6 learners per class
