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Decision-Making Models and Cognitive Factors Quiz

#1

Which decision-making model involves identifying, evaluating, and choosing among several alternatives?

Rational decision-making model
Explanation

Systematic approach to decision-making involving analysis of options and selecting the most optimal one.

#2

In the OODA loop decision-making model, what does 'OODA' stand for?

Observe, Orient, Decide, Act
Explanation

Decision-making framework emphasizing quick reaction based on continuous feedback loops.

#3

Which decision-making model emphasizes making decisions based on intuition, gut feelings, and past experiences?

Intuitive decision-making model
Explanation

Relying on instinctive feelings, bypassing extensive analysis.

#4

Which decision-making model suggests that individuals make decisions by selecting the first option that meets a minimum threshold of acceptability?

Satisficing decision-making model
Explanation

Accepting the first solution that meets the criteria, rather than seeking the optimal one.

#5

Which decision-making model suggests that individuals seek to maximize benefits and minimize costs, assuming they have access to all relevant information?

Rational decision-making model
Explanation

Idealized approach to decision-making where all options are evaluated to find the best.

#6

Which cognitive factor refers to the tendency to rely on information that is readily available, even if it might not be the most relevant?

Availability heuristic
Explanation

Decision-making shortcut where ease of recalling examples influences judgments.

#7

In the Vroom-Yetton-Jago Decision Model, 'LAI' refers to which type of decision-making style?

Delegative
Explanation

Style where decision-making authority is given to others with little to no involvement.

#8

Which of the following is not one of the steps in the rational decision-making model?

Selecting the first satisfactory option
Explanation

Contrary to rational model, this step involves accepting the first adequate solution rather than optimizing.

#9

Which cognitive bias involves favoring options that align with pre-existing beliefs or values?

Confirmation bias
Explanation

Tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions.

#10

According to Herbert Simon, which decision-making model recognizes the limitations of human rationality and information processing?

Bounded rationality model
Explanation

Acknowledges cognitive constraints, proposing that individuals make 'good enough' decisions with available information.

#11

Which cognitive bias occurs when decision-makers overestimate their own ability to predict future events?

Overconfidence bias
Explanation

Tendency to have excessive confidence in one's own judgments or abilities.

#12

The 'framing effect' is an example of which cognitive bias?

Anchoring bias
Explanation

Way in which information is presented (or framed) influences decision-making.

#13

Which cognitive bias involves the tendency to judge the probability of an event based on how closely it resembles a prototype?

Representativeness heuristic
Explanation

Assessing likelihood of an event by how closely it matches a stereotype or previous experience.

#14

According to prospect theory, individuals are more sensitive to what type of changes?

Relative changes
Explanation

People value gains and losses relative to a reference point, not in absolute terms.

#15

According to the 'prospect theory', individuals are more averse to losses than they are motivated by equivalent gains. This principle is known as:

Loss aversion
Explanation

Tendency to prefer avoiding losses over acquiring equivalent gains.

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