Bias

What is confirmation bias and how does it affect decision making?

• Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. It affects decision making by leading individuals to ignore or dismiss information that contradicts their existing beliefs, and to give more weight to information that supports their beliefs.

• Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out information that contradicts one's beliefs

• Confirmation bias has no impact on decision making

• Confirmation bias only affects decision making in a positive way

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Explain the concept of anchoring and provide an example of how it can influence people's judgments.

• Anchoring is a term used in construction to describe the process of securing a building to the ground

• Anchoring is a psychological term that refers to the fear of open water

• For example, in a negotiation, if the seller sets a high initial price, the buyer's subsequent counteroffer may still be higher than if the seller had set a lower anchor price.

• Anchoring is a type of fishing technique used to catch large fish

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How does the halo effect impact our perception of others? Provide an example to illustrate your answer.

• The halo effect impacts our perception of others by making us indifferent to both their positive and negative attributes, resulting in a neutral perception.

• The halo effect impacts our perception of others by causing us to overlook their flaws or negative traits and focus only on their positive attributes. For example, if a celebrity is known for their talent and success, people may automatically assume they are also kind and generous, even if there is evidence to suggest otherwise.

• The halo effect impacts our perception of others by causing us to only focus on their negative attributes and ignore their positive traits.

• The halo effect impacts our perception of others by making us hyper-aware of their flaws and negative traits, causing us to overlook their positive attributes.

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Discuss the role of media in shaping societal norms and values. Provide examples to support your explanation.

• The media has no impact on societal norms and values

• The media influences societal norms and values by shaping public opinion, promoting certain behaviors, and setting standards for acceptable conduct.

• Media only reflects existing societal norms and values, it does not shape them

• Societal norms and values are solely influenced by personal experiences

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What is conformity and how does it influence individual behavior in a group setting?

• Conformity is the tendency to adjust one's thoughts, feelings, or behavior in ways that are in agreement with those of a particular individual or group. It influences individual behavior in a group setting by causing individuals to go along with the group's decisions or actions, even if they may not fully agree with them.

• Conformity is the tendency to rebel against the group's decisions or actions

• Conformity has no influence on individual behavior in a group setting

• Conformity only influences behavior in a negative way

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Explain how the media can perpetuate stereotypes and its impact on society.

• Society is not influenced by the portrayal of certain groups in the media

• The media does not perpetuate stereotypes, it actually helps to break them down

• Stereotypes in the media have no impact on society

• The media perpetuates stereotypes by consistently portraying certain groups in a negative or limited way, which can reinforce existing biases and prejudices in society. This can lead to discrimination, inequality, and social division.

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How can individuals avoid falling victim to confirmation bias in their daily lives?

• Only seeking out information that confirms their existing beliefs

• Ignoring any perspectives that differ from their own

• By actively seeking out information that challenges their existing beliefs, being open to different perspectives, and critically evaluating the evidence before forming conclusions.

• Forming conclusions without evaluating the evidence

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Discuss the ethical implications of using anchoring techniques in marketing and advertising.

• Consumers are not affected by anchoring techniques in marketing and advertising

• Anchoring techniques in marketing and advertising raise ethical concerns due to their potential to manipulate consumer perceptions and decision-making, leading to potential harm if consumers are misled or influenced to make decisions that are not in their best interest.

• Anchoring techniques in marketing and advertising have no ethical implications

• Anchoring techniques in marketing and advertising always lead to positive outcomes for consumers

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In what ways can the halo effect influence hiring decisions in the workplace?

• The halo effect can influence hiring decisions by causing biased decision-making and overlooking potential red flags.

• The halo effect can influence hiring decisions by increasing employee turnover

• The halo effect can influence hiring decisions by promoting diversity and inclusion

• The halo effect can influence hiring decisions by improving workplace productivity

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What are some strategies to resist conformity and maintain individuality in a group setting?

• Agreeing with everything the group says

• Expressing your own opinions and ideas, being true to your values and beliefs, not being afraid to stand out, and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who support your individuality.

• Conforming to the group's values and beliefs

• Avoiding expressing your own opinions

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