Unit 4 PS: Energy Ethics

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What are unconscious assumptions?

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Unconscious assumptions are beliefs or ideas that individuals hold without being aware of them, which can influence their decisions and perceptions.

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What is risk mitigation?

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Risk mitigation refers to the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by coordinated efforts to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events.

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What does it mean to accept a risk?

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Accepting a risk means acknowledging the existence of a risk and deciding to proceed with the activity despite the potential negative outcomes.

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What does it mean to avoid a risk?

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Avoiding a risk means taking steps to eliminate the risk entirely by not engaging in the risky activity.

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How can one reduce bias in decision-making?

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One way to reduce bias is to become aware of one's own biases through reflection and by considering the reactions and perspectives of others.

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What is overconfidence bias?

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Overconfidence bias is a cognitive bias where a person's subjective confidence in their judgments is greater than their objective accuracy.

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What is selective perception?

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Selective perception is the process by which individuals filter and interpret information based on their pre-existing beliefs and expectations.

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What is the bandwagon effect?

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The bandwagon effect is a psychological phenomenon where individuals adopt certain behaviors or beliefs because they perceive that others are doing the same.

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What is blind-spot bias?

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Blind-spot bias refers to the tendency of individuals to recognize their own biases less than they recognize biases in others.

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What is the importance of reflection in decision-making?

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Reflection allows individuals to critically assess their thoughts and decisions, leading to better awareness of biases and improved decision-making.