Decision Making

Why is it important to be aware of biases during the decision-making process?

• Biases help to make the decision more objective

• Being aware of biases can lead to more balanced and fair decisions

• Biases speed up the decision-making process

• Biases are important for making informed decisions

Cognitive/Emotional Trap where you double-down on a decision despite a negative outcome

• Conflict Avoidance

• Escalation of Commitment

• Overconfidence

• Self-Serving Bias

Relying on the first piece of information we receive about a topic

• Anchoring Bias

• The Bandwagon Effect

• Availability Bias

• Blind Spot Bias

a comparison of what will be sacrificed and gained

• supply

• demand

• economics

• cost-benefit analysis

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the role of the prefrontal cortex in decision making?

• It processes sensory information

• It regulates emotions

• It is involved in planning and decision making

• It controls involuntary actions

Which scientific method step is crucial for making informed decisions based on data?

• Formulating a hypothesis

• Conducting experiments

• Analyzing results

• Drawing conclusions

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

In a decision-making experiment, what is the independent variable?

• The decision made by participants

• The outcome of the decision

• The variable manipulated by the researcher

• The control group

How does the scientific concept of 'risk assessment' apply to decision making?

• It helps in identifying potential hazards

• It ensures decisions are made quickly

• It focuses on emotional responses

• It is irrelevant to decision making

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the significance of 'confirmation bias' in scientific decision making?

• It leads to more accurate results

• It helps in validating hypotheses

• It can skew data interpretation

• It is essential for scientific progress

Which of the following is a real-world application of decision making in environmental science?

• Predicting weather patterns

• Assessing the impact of pollution

• Choosing renewable energy sources

• Studying animal behavior

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7