Cognitive Bias Quiz

What is cognitive bias?

• A type of neurotransmitter in the brain

• A type of cognitive therapy

• A limitation in our thinking that can cause flaws in our judgment

• A form of reasoning that leads to logical conclusions

What is confirmation bias?

• Seeking out information that is believed to be true

• A type of cognitive therapy

• A neurotransmitter in the brain

• A form of reasoning that leads to logical conclusions

What did the Buzzfeed analysis show about fake news articles on Facebook?

• They were not shared on Facebook

• They were not believed by anyone

• They were not shared at all

• They generated more clicks than the top 20 real articles from every major publication combined

What is the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex responsible for?

• Processing emotion

• Reasoning

• Motor skills

• Memory storage

What is the illusion of explanatory depth?

• The belief that one understands a concept better than they actually do

• A type of cognitive bias

• A form of reasoning that leads to logical conclusions

• A type of neurotransmitter in the brain

What is the second step in defeating confirmation bias?

• Research and break down the opposing viewpoint

• Consider that you may not really understand what you think you understand

• Recognize the bias in the first place

• Ignore the opposing viewpoint

What is the third step in defeating confirmation bias?

• Ignore the opposing viewpoint

• Recognize the bias in the first place

• Consider that you may not really understand what you think you understand

• Research and break down the opposing viewpoint

What is identity protective cognition according to Dan Kahan?

• A type of neurotransmitter in the brain

• The protection of values and relationships with family and friends

• A type of cognitive therapy

• A form of reasoning that leads to logical conclusions

What did the study during the Kerry Bush election reveal about the participants' brain activity?

• Both areas of the brain were inactive

• The area of the brain responsible for processing emotion was inactive

• There was no change in brain activity

• The area of the brain responsible for reason was inactive

What is the neurotransmitter that makes you feel good?

• Endorphins

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Oxytocin