Thinking fast and slow Test 1

What are some characteristics of System 1?

How does System 1 thinking typically handle ambiguity in information?

• • A) It seeks out more data to resolve the ambiguity.

• • B) It fills in gaps with assumptions and past experiences.

• • C) It delegates the decision to System 2 thinking.

• • D) It avoids making any decision until clarity is achieved.

What is the bias that people tend to process information by looking for information that is consistent with their existing beliefs?

(a)  

During a 'fight or flight' response, which system is predominantly active?

• System 1

• System 2

• Both System 1 and System 2 equally

• Neither; this response is regulated by a different cognitive process.

What role does System 1 play in the 'illusion of truth' effect?

• It evaluates the truthfulness of repeated information.

• It tends to believe information that is familiar, often due to repeated exposure.

• It has no role; the effect is entirely a result of System 2 processing.

• It creates logical arguments to support the believed truth.

How does System 1 thinking contribute to the 'priming' effect in psychology?

• It causes individuals to consciously recall related memories.

• It influences behavior and decisions unconsciously based on recently presented stimuli.

• It helps in critically analyzing the primed content.

• It has no significant effect on priming.

System 1's role in the 'affect heuristic' demonstrates that:

• Emotions and feelings play a minimal role in quick decision-making.

• Logical reasoning is dominant in fast, intuitive decisions.

• Personal beliefs and values are disregarded in rapid judgments.

• Emotional responses can significantly influence perceptions of risks and benefits.

Which theory explains System 1's tendency to favor coherent stories over disjointed facts?

• Cognitive dissonance theory

• Narrative fallacy

• Availability heuristic

• Anchoring effect

What is the bias in which our overall impression of a person influences how we feel and think about their character?

(a)  

In the context of 'WYSIATI', how does System 1 thinking typically respond?

• By seeking additional information to complete the picture.

• By assuming the information at hand is all that is needed for a decision.

• By passing judgment to System 2 for more thorough analysis.

• By recognizing its own limitations and avoiding quick judgments.