In this encore of “The Martial Brain” #35 Jeff discusses confirmation bias and how it crops up among martial artists.
Tag: cognitive biases
83 The Big Student Bias
Jeff discusses the biases inflicted on large people who train in the martial arts.
46 But Mommy, I WANT There to be a Santa Claus!
Jeff discusses the cognitive bias known as “motivated reasoning”. He uses the gi vs. no-gi grappling debate to illustrate his points.
37 This Technique Always Works!
Jeff discusses the cognitive bias known as “Confirmation Bias” and how it relates to the martial arts.
8 How Do You Know?
Jeff discusses the development of critical thinking skills to protect yourself from the negative effects of fraudulent claims in the martial arts and in life.
6 Does Practice Make Perfect?
Jeff discusses how to enhance your gains from training, including the importance of mindfulness in practice,