Quiz on Illusory Correlation and Stereotypes

What is illusory correlation defined as?

• Ignoring relationships between two groups

• Accurately assessing relationships between two groups

• Overestimating relationships between two groups

• Underestimating relationships between two groups

Which type of thinking is illusory correlation based on?

• Analytical thinking

• Critical thinking

• System 1 thinking

• System 2 thinking

What heuristic is specifically mentioned in relation to illusory correlation?

• Representativeness heuristic

• Confirmation heuristic

• Availability heuristic

• Anchoring heuristic

In the study by Hamilton and Gifford, how many participants were involved?

• 100

• 30

• 70

• 50

What was the ratio of participants in group A to group B?

• 1:1

• 2:1

• 4:1

• 3:1

What did participants rank members of each group on?

• Physical appearance

• Social media presence

• 20 traits

• Intelligence only

What was the main finding regarding negative traits in the minority group?

• They were underestimated

• They were overestimated

• They were ignored

• They were accurately assessed

What is expectancy-based illusory correlation?

• Seeing relationships due to pre-existing expectations

• Seeing relationships without any prior knowledge

• Seeing relationships based on random chance

• Seeing relationships based on statistical analysis

What did the follow-up study with female undergraduates reveal?

• Group B had more positive traits

• Group A had more positive traits

• Group B had more negative traits

• There was no difference in traits

What is a limitation of the study regarding ecological validity?

• It was too realistic

• It was highly artificial

• It had too many participants

• It was conducted in a natural setting