cognitive-bias-checklist-skill

Identifies and corrects cognitive biases in slow-mode AI reasoning outputs.

1|Updated Apr 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/StepowskiEric/Jerrys-agent-skills --skill cognitive-bias-checklist-skill
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Skill: cognitive-bias-checklist-skill
Source: https://github.com/StepowskiEric/Jerrys-agent-skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/judgment-and-routing/cognitive-bias-checklist-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/StepowskiEric/Jerrys-agent-skills --skill cognitive-bias-checklist-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The bias checklist helps ensure slow-mode outputs are free of high-consequence cognitive biases by requiring explicit checks before finalization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Applies after slow-mode analysis, recommendation, or estimate to surface and mitigate biases.
  • Covers Anchoring Bias, Availability Heuristic, Confirmation Bias, Planning Fallacy, Scope Insensitivity, Overconfidence Bias, Substitution Bias, and Narrative Fallacy with structured checks.
  • Provides a Bias Checklist Template, pairing guidance, and workflow definitions to integrate risk-aware decision making.

Quick Start

Run the bias checklist after slow-mode reasoning to identify bias risks and guide corrective actions.

Frequently Asked Questions about cognitive-bias-checklist-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I check for cognitive bias in AI reasoning outputs?▼

To check for cognitive bias in AI reasoning outputs, apply a structured bias checklist after slow-mode analysis to surface risks like anchoring and confirmation bias, then guide corrective actions across engineering and product decisions.

What is slow-mode reasoning in AI safety and risk management?▼

Slow-mode reasoning in AI safety is a deliberate analysis phase where outputs are generated before undergoing explicit cognitive bias checks to ensure risk-aware decision making and mitigate high-consequence errors.

How do I mitigate the planning fallacy and overconfidence bias in software engineering estimates?▼

To mitigate the planning fallacy and overconfidence bias in software engineering estimates, enforce explicit checks using a bias checklist template after slow-mode analysis to record final confidence levels and remaining uncertainties.

Can I integrate a bias checklist into operations and product analysis workflows?▼

Yes, you can integrate a bias checklist into operations and product analysis workflows by applying it after slow-mode reasoning, using the provided workflow definitions and pairing guidance to enforce risk-aware decision making.

Does this bias check approach cover availability heuristic and narrative fallacy?▼

Yes, this bias check approach covers the availability heuristic and narrative fallacy, alongside anchoring, confirmation, scope insensitivity, and substitution bias, by enforcing structured checks before finalizing slow-mode outputs.

What are the limitations of using a cognitive bias checklist for AI safety?▼

A limitation of using a cognitive bias checklist for AI safety is that it must be applied after slow-mode reasoning completes, meaning it surfaces biases post-analysis and records remaining uncertainties rather than preventing them during initial generation.