Confirmation Bias Quiz

What is confirmation bias?

• The tendency to remember information that supports our preconceptions

• The tendency to seek out and prioritize information that confirms our existing beliefs

• The tendency to rely on expert opinions

• The tendency to avoid making decisions based on available evidence

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates confirmation bias?

• Emily carefully considers arguments on both sides of an issue before forming her opinion.

• Mark seeks out news articles that challenge his political views to gain a well-rounded perspective.

• Sarah only pays attention to research studies that support her views on a controversial topic.

• James regularly updates his beliefs based on new and conflicting information.

What is the potential consequence of confirmation bias?

• A. Enhanced critical thinking skills
  
  

  
  

• B. Balanced decision-making
  

• C. Reinforcement of existing beliefs and attitudes

• D. Open-mindedness and adaptability

How does confirmation bias relate to the scientific method?

• It encourages scientists to only consider evidence that supports their hypotheses.

• It can hinder the objectivity of scientific inquiry by influencing the interpretation of data.

• It has no impact on the scientific process.

• It promotes skepticism and critical evaluation of all evidence.

How does the Dunning-Kruger effect impact decision-making?

• It leads to overconfidence and poor judgment due to lack of self-awareness.

• It encourages individuals to seek out diverse perspectives before making decisions.

• It has no impact on the quality of decision-making.

• It promotes humility and self-reflection in decision-making.

Which of the following best describes the Dunning-Kruger effect?

• The tendency to underestimate one's own abilities and overestimate the abilities of others.

• The tendency to accurately assess one's own competence and skills.

• The tendency to seek feedback and constructive criticism from others.

• The tendency to avoid making decisions based on available evidence.

What is the potential consequence of the Dunning-Kruger effect?

• A. Enhanced self-awareness and accurate self-assessment
  
  

  
  

• B. Overconfidence and poor decision-making
  

• C. Balanced and rational judgment

• D. Open-mindedness and adaptability

What is the Availability Heuristic?

• A. Placing greater importance on more recent events and observations.

• B. The reluctance to abandon a strategy or decision due to invested resources.

• C. Estimating the likelihood of events based on their availability in memory.
  

• D. The desire for harmony or conformity in a group resulting in irrational decision-making.

What is Anchoring Bias?

• A. The tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs.
  B. The discomfort felt when holding two conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
  
  

• B. The discomfort felt when holding two conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

• C. The inclination to see events, after they have occurred, as predictable.

• D. The tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information encountered when making decisions.

What is Overconfidence Bias?

• A. The tendency to attribute positive events to one's own character.
  
  
  

• B. The tendency to overestimate one's own abilities, knowledge, or beliefs.

• C. The reluctance to abandon a strategy or decision due to invested resources.

• D. The tendency to give more weight to negative information or experiences.