Understanding Bias and Cognitive Patterns Quiz

During a team meeting, a manager tends to only acknowledge ideas that support their initial proposal, ignoring any contrary suggestions. What is this an example of?

Imagine a scenario where a doctor relies heavily on a computerized system to diagnose diseases, potentially overlooking their own expertise and the patient's unique symptoms. What is the definition of automation bias in this context?

Imagine you are in a meeting and the highest-ranking official suggests a new policy. Everyone seems to agree without much discussion. What is the definition of authority bias that might be influencing this situation?

Algorithmic bias can lead to unfair outcomes in technology. What is an example of this in facial recognition software?

• • It cannot recognize people wearing sunglasses.

• • It may struggle to accurately identify certain ethnicities.

• • It requires a constant internet connection to function.

• • It is too slow to be used for security purposes.

1. Confirmation bias is a type of:

   ​ (a)  

• Technological oversight
• Automation efficiency
• Facial recognition accuracy
• Algorithmic bias

1. Imagine a doctor relies heavily on a medical diagnosis system without questioning its results. This is an example of:

• • Algorithmic efficiency

• Confirmation bias

• • Automation bias

• • Opponent perspective

1. People in authority often hold positions of trust. Which term describes the tendency to believe information from these figures without critical evaluation?

• • Algorithmic bias

• • Cognitive bias

• • Oversight failure

• • Proponent argument

1. A security scanner fails to detect a weapon because of a malfunction. This is an example of a:

• • Confirmation bias

• • False positive

• • False negative

• • Proponent oversight

1. Which term refers to someone who argues against a particular proposal?

• • Authority figure

• • Oversight committee

• • Proponent

• • Rectification plan

1. Oversight can be both positive and negative. Oversight in government spending ensures responsible use of funds. What is the opposite of oversight?

• • Algorithmic efficiency

• • Confirmation bias

• • Rectification plan

• • Technological advancement