The bias that makes you think you're a loser but you aren't - Survivorship bias
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main lesson from the World War II plane example regarding survivorship bias?
Armor the entire plane to ensure safety.
Reinforce the most damaged parts of returning planes.
Focus on planes that did not return to understand vulnerabilities.
Ignore the damage on returning planes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did survivorship bias affect the perception of Brody helmets during the war?
They were seen as unnecessary.
They were believed to save lives.
They were considered ineffective.
They were thought to cause more injuries.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it difficult to assess the effectiveness of university admission tests?
They are too expensive to conduct.
They only consider students who were admitted.
They are biased towards certain subjects.
They are not standardized across universities.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common misconception about stories of success?
They always involve hard work.
They are easy to replicate.
They often ignore the many failures that preceded them.
They are usually exaggerated.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does survivorship bias affect our view of success on social media?
It focuses on everyday challenges.
It presents an unrealistic view of success.
It highlights only the failures.
It shows a balanced view of life.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you keep in mind when comparing yourself to others on social media?
Social media accurately reflects personal struggles.
Social media is a complete representation of life.
Everyone's life is as perfect as it seems online.
People only post the positive aspects of their lives.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key takeaway from understanding survivorship bias?
Failure stories are more common than success stories.
Success stories are always reliable.
Survivorship bias can distort our understanding of reality.
Statistics are always accurate.
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