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Shrink Framework
The Shrink Evidence Balance
A Shrink Framework, a model that ties these 11 concepts into one way of understanding a problem. Each concept links to its full page in the Atlas.
Confirmation Seeking
The questions you ask determine the evidence you find.
Signal Detection
Good judgment separates signal from noise.
Cognitive Fluency
Ease influences belief.
Risk Calibration
Accurate risk leads to better decisions.
Diagnostic Reasoning
Diagnosis improves as evidence accumulates.
Differential Diagnosis
Think broadly before narrowing.
Risk Communication
Clear explanations improve informed decisions.
Health Beliefs
Beliefs shape health behavior.
Calibration
Confidence should reflect reality.
Decision Quality
Good processes produce better decisions over time.
Clinical Debiasing
Question your first conclusion.