What it is
Seeking more information even when it cannot change the decision, which delays action.
Example Ordering extra tests that cannot alter the treatment.
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References
- Wikipedia: Information bias en.wikipedia.org
- The 99 thinking errors in Rolf Dobelli's The Art of Thinking Clearly en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia: List of cognitive biases en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia: Cognitive bias codex en.wikipedia.org
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