The problem of cognitive distortions in the professional activity of the individual

This article reveals the problem of cognitive distortions in the professional activity of the individual. This topic is one of the most relevant and popular in native psychology. Its importance is due to the fact that the problem of cognitive distortions is of a disciplinary nature, as specialists in various fields of professional activity are subjects to errors of professional intuition. Based on the analysis, the author comes to the conclusion that in the information flow of modern reality, these distortions are common in the professional activities of the individual, which negatively affects the effectiveness of decision-making, which is important for the whole society.