Confirmation Bias

What does the "echo chamber effect" refer to in the context of confirmation bias?

• Listening to multiple viewpoints.
  

• Seeking out and reinforcing one's own opinions.

• Challenging personal beliefs regularly.

• Engaging in debates with people who disagree with you.

Why is it important to understand confirmation bias?

• It helps in remembering all information correctly.

• It leads to stronger friendships and relationships.

• It influences decision-making and perception.

• It ensures that all perspectives are equally valid.

How does confirmation bias affect scientific research?

• It leads to the discovery of new and accurate information.

• It helps scientists design unbiased experiments.

• It can cause researchers to favor data that supports their hypothesis.

• It ensures that all research is thoroughly peer-reviewed.

What common theme is shared by both passages?

• The importance of confirming existing beliefs.

• The impact of confirmation bias on decision-making.

• The role of scientific research in everyday life.

• The necessity of seeking out biased information.

How do the passages suggest confirmation bias can be addressed?

• By ignoring it and focusing on other cognitive biases.

• By actively seeking out evidence that contradicts one's assumptions.

• By only considering information that aligns with existing beliefs.

• By reinforcing one's opinions with supportive data.

What is the main difference between the two passages?

• One discusses confirmation bias in daily life, while the other focuses on its impact on scientific research.

• One supports the idea of confirmation bias, while the other argues against it.

• One passage is about politics, and the other is about social media.

• Both passages provide the same examples and focus on the same field.

(Passage 2) What historical example of confirmation bias in science is mentioned in the passage?

• The development of the theory of evolution.

• The belief in spontaneous generation.

• The acceptance of the heliocentric model of the solar system.

• The discovery of the structure of DNA.

What is one method mentioned in the passage to reduce confirmation bias in scientific research?

•  Publishing all research immediately.

• Avoiding peer review.

• Conducting double-blind studies.

• Only replicating experiments that confirm the hypothesis.

What is confirmation bias?

• A tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preconceptions.

• A method of scientific research that involves testing hypotheses.

• A psychological phenomenon where people remember everything they read.

• A strategy for improving memory retention.

Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias in everyday life?

• Listening to a variety of news sources.

• Seeking out information that supports your existing beliefs.

• Engaging in debates with people who have different opinions.

• Changing your opinion based on new evidence.