# \#mapping-test-biases

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## [Lesson 2 - Activity 2: Create and share a story to remember a specific cognitive bias](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-2-activity-2-create-and-share-a-story-to-remember-a-specific-cognitive-bias/46817)

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**Author:** [@maaike.brinkhof](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/maaike.brinkhof)\
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**Last updated:** [7 September 2021 11:30 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-2-activity-2-create-and-share-a-story-to-remember-a-specific-cognitive-bias/46817 "2021-09-07T11:30:57Z")

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Time: 5-15 minutes Introduction: In lesson 2, I explained that it’s easier to remember specific cognitive biases when you create a story around it. It’s a hook for your brain, and makes it easier to recall the bias comp…

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## [Lesson 3 - Activity: Analyse your own testing activities using what you’ve learned about system 1 & system 2 thinking and the basics of cognitive biases](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-3-activity-analyse-your-own-testing-activities-using-what-you-ve-learned-about-system-1-system-2-thinking-and-the-basics-of-cognitive-biases/46818)

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**Author:** [@maaike.brinkhof](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/maaike.brinkhof)\
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**Last updated:** [25 January 2021 14:04 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-3-activity-analyse-your-own-testing-activities-using-what-you-ve-learned-about-system-1-system-2-thinking-and-the-basics-of-cognitive-biases/46818 "2021-01-25T14:04:41Z")

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Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction: In lesson 2 and 3 I’ve explained the basics about cognitive biases and the concepts of fast and slow thinking. Now it’s time to start thinking about how this applies to your testing act…

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## [Lesson 6 - Activity “What have you learned and what will you differently now at work?”](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-6-activity-what-have-you-learned-and-what-will-you-differently-now-at-work/46822)

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**Author:** [@maaike.brinkhof](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/maaike.brinkhof)\
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**Last updated:** [25 January 2021 14:08 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-6-activity-what-have-you-learned-and-what-will-you-differently-now-at-work/46822 "2021-01-25T14:08:03Z")

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Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction: In the past lessons you’ve learned the basics about cognitive biases, this is a moment to reflect on how this will change your attitude and approach at work. What are you doing that you…

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## [Lesson 5 - Activity “Switch hats”](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-5-activity-switch-hats/46821)

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**Author:** [@maaike.brinkhof](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/maaike.brinkhof)\
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**Last updated:** [25 January 2021 14:06 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-5-activity-switch-hats/46821 "2021-01-25T14:06:50Z")

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Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction: Automation is important in testing and you’ve plotted yourself on the pyramid as an automation sceptic or automation enthusiast. With this activity I want to encourage empathy for peopl…

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## [Lesson 5 - Activity “Find good and bad automation examples”](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-5-activity-find-good-and-bad-automation-examples/46820)

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**Author:** [@maaike.brinkhof](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/maaike.brinkhof)\
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**Last updated:** [25 January 2021 14:06 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-5-activity-find-good-and-bad-automation-examples/46820 "2021-01-25T14:06:04Z")

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Time: 10-20 minutes Introduction: Automation is everywhere and it solves a lot of problems, but sometimes it goes horribly wrong. Purpose: To see both sides of the automation-coin, it can be good to find examples by yo…

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## [Lesson 4 - Activity “Dare to admit mistakes”](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-4-activity-dare-to-admit-mistakes/46819)

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**Author:** [@maaike.brinkhof](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/u/maaike.brinkhof)\
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**Last updated:** [25 January 2021 14:05 UTC](https://club.ministryoftesting.com/t/lesson-4-activity-dare-to-admit-mistakes/46819 "2021-01-25T14:05:21Z")

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Time: 10 minutes Introduction: Have you ever made mistakes in your career that made you experience cognitive dissonance? Now’s the time to feel uncomfortable about them, but be brave and share them! Purpose: in order t…
