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Psychological Processes and Cognitive Biases Quiz

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Which cognitive bias involves giving preference to information that confirms pre-existing beliefs?

Confirmation Bias

Explanation

Preferring information that supports existing beliefs.

What is the term for the tendency to continue supporting a previously chosen course of action even when it's no longer the best option?

Sunk Cost Fallacy

Explanation

Persisting with an option because of previously invested resources.

Which cognitive bias involves the tendency to favor information that supports one's pre-existing attitudes or beliefs?

Confirmation Bias

Explanation

Preferring information aligning with existing beliefs.

What psychological process is responsible for organizing and interpreting sensory information from the external world?

Perception

Explanation

Organizing and interpreting sensory data.

In the context of decision-making, what does the term 'anchoring' refer to?

Relying too heavily on the first piece of information encountered

Explanation

Over-reliance on initial information.

Which cognitive bias involves the tendency to rely on the most readily available information rather than the most relevant?

Availability Bias

Explanation

Preferring easily accessible information.

Which cognitive bias involves attributing positive events to one's own character but attributing negative events to external factors?

Self-Serving Bias

Explanation

Blaming external factors for negative events and taking credit for positive ones.

What is the term for the mental shortcut that involves relying on the first information encountered when making decisions?

Availability Heuristic

Explanation

Relying on readily available information.

In decision-making, what does the term 'loss aversion' refer to?

The tendency to avoid losses more than acquiring equivalent gains

Explanation

Preferring avoiding losses over acquiring equivalent gains.

Psychological Processes and Cognitive Biases Quiz

Which cognitive bias involves giving preference to information that confirms pre-existing beliefs?

What is the term for the tendency to continue supporting a previously chosen course of action even when it's no longer the best option?

Which cognitive bias involves the tendency to favor information that supports one's pre-existing attitudes or beliefs?

What psychological process is responsible for organizing and interpreting sensory information from the external world?

In the context of decision-making, what does the term 'anchoring' refer to?

Which cognitive bias involves the tendency to rely on the most readily available information rather than the most relevant?

Which cognitive bias involves attributing positive events to one's own character but attributing negative events to external factors?

What is the term for the mental shortcut that involves relying on the first information encountered when making decisions?

In decision-making, what does the term 'loss aversion' refer to?

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