#1
What is bias?
A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
ExplanationBias refers to unfair favoritism or prejudice towards or against something or someone.
#2
Which of the following is an example of cognitive bias?
Thinking that all tall people are good at basketball.
ExplanationCognitive bias is exemplified by forming judgments based on stereotypes or incomplete information.
#3
Confirmation bias is the tendency to:
Seek out, interpret, or remember information that confirms one's preconceptions.
ExplanationConfirmation bias leads individuals to seek information that aligns with their existing beliefs.
#4
What is selection bias?
A bias that occurs when the sample population is not representative of the entire population.
ExplanationSelection bias arises when the chosen sample does not accurately represent the broader population.
#5
What is anchoring bias?
The tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information encountered when making decisions.
ExplanationAnchoring bias occurs when initial information disproportionately influences subsequent judgments.
#6
Which of the following is a way to mitigate the impact of bias?
By increasing awareness of one's own biases.
ExplanationRecognizing personal biases is crucial for minimizing their effects.
#7
What is implicit bias?
Bias that is unconscious and unintentional.
ExplanationImplicit bias operates at an unconscious level, affecting judgment without awareness.
#8
How can bias be reduced in decision-making processes?
By gathering diverse perspectives.
ExplanationIncluding diverse viewpoints helps counteract bias in decision-making.
#9
What is attribution bias?
The tendency to attribute one's successes to external factors and failures to internal factors.
ExplanationAttribution bias involves attributing outcomes to external or internal causes inconsistently.
#10
Which of the following statements about bias is true?
Bias can influence decision-making.
ExplanationBias has the capacity to sway the outcomes of decision-making processes.
#11
What is hindsight bias?
The tendency to remember past events as being more predictable than they actually were.
ExplanationHindsight bias distorts recollection by making events appear more predictable after they've occurred.
#12
What is the halo effect?
The tendency for an impression created in one area to influence opinion in another area.
ExplanationThe halo effect leads positive perceptions in one aspect to bias judgments in unrelated areas.