#1
Which of the following is NOT a stage of perception according to the perception process model?
Decision-making
ExplanationPerception process model stages include selection, organization, and interpretation, but not decision-making.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinking?
Emotional reasoning
ExplanationCritical thinking involves logical and objective evaluation of information; emotional reasoning, relying solely on emotions, is not a characteristic of it.
#3
What is the term for the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while ignoring or rejecting contradictory information?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationConfirmation bias is the inclination to give preference to information that supports existing beliefs and to disregard conflicting information.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a stage of the problem-solving process?
Implementing the solution
ExplanationProblem-solving stages include problem identification, formulation of alternatives, decision-making, and implementation; implementation is not a distinct stage.
#5
What is the term used to describe the tendency to interpret new information in a way that supports existing beliefs or hypotheses?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationConfirmation bias is the inclination to favor information that aligns with preexisting beliefs.
#6
Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?
All mammals are warm-blooded. Elephants are mammals. Therefore, elephants are warm-blooded.
ExplanationDeductive reasoning involves deriving specific conclusions from general principles or premises.
#7
What is the term used to describe the mental shortcut that involves judging the likelihood of an event based on how easily relevant examples come to mind?
Availability heuristic
ExplanationAvailability heuristic is a mental shortcut where people estimate the probability of an event based on how easily they can recall or imagine similar events.
#8
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals overestimate their ability to control events or produce desirable outcomes?
Overconfidence bias
ExplanationOverconfidence bias is the tendency to have excessive confidence in one's own abilities or control over situations, leading to overestimation.
#9
What is the term for the tendency to make judgments and decisions based on readily available information in memory?
Availability heuristic
ExplanationAvailability heuristic involves relying on easily accessible information to make decisions, even if it may not be the most accurate.
#10
In the famous 'Wason selection task,' participants are presented with four cards. Which pair of cards should they turn over to test the rule 'If a card has a vowel on one side, then it must have an even number on the other side'?
E, 3
ExplanationTo test the rule, participants should turn over the E card (to check if it has an even number on the other side) and the 3 card (to check if it doesn't have a vowel on the other side).