Probability Blindness
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Probability Blindness
Short Description: Tendency for people to ignore statistical probabilities when presented with emotionally provocative situations.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-096
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Well-Established
Category: Vulnerability
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Detailed Description: The tendency for people to ignore statistical probabilities when presented with emotionally provocative situations.
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