Bias

You only read news articles that confirm your existing political beliefs. This is an example of which bias?

• Confirmation bias

• Framing effect

• Bandwagon effect

• Availability bias

Investors are more likely to hold onto losing stocks hoping they will rebound, even when evidence suggests otherwise. This is an example of which bias?

• Sunk cost fallacy

• Overconfidence bias

• Anchoring bias

• Framing effect

You're more likely to trust a doctor in a white coat than one in casual clothes. This is an example of which bias?

• Authority bias

• Bandwagon effect

• Availability bias

• Affect heuristic

In a group discussion, you're more likely to agree with the majority opinion, even if you have doubts. This is an example of which bias?

• Authority bias

• Bandwagon effect

• Anchoring bias

• Confirmation bias

You only consider information that supports your initial decision, ignoring any opposing evidence. This is an example of which bias?
(a) ✔ (b) (c) (d)

• Anchoring bias

• Overconfidence bias

• Availability bias

• Confirmation bias

You're working on a project and keep revising it even though it's already good, simply because you've invested so much time in it. This is an example of which bias?

• Confirmation bias

• Overconfidence bias

• Sunk cost fallacy

• Anchoring bias

In a negotiation, you make the first offer, and the other party readily accepts it. This might lead you to believe you got a much better deal than you actually did. This is an example of which bias?

• Overconfidence bias

• Framing effect

• Bandwagon effect

• Hindsight bias

You're more likely to donate to a charity if you see a picture of a sad child. This is an example of which bias?

• Anchoring bias

• Availability bias

• Affect heuristic

• Confirmation bias

You judge a book by its cover, assuming someone dressed poorly is less intelligent. This is an example of which bias?

• Availability bias

• Halo effect

• Confirmation bias

• Bandwagon effect

You're more likely to complete a task if a friend tells you they're also working on it. This is an example of which bias?

• Social proof

• Bandwagon effect

• Confirmation bias

• Anchoring bias