Unit 6.3 Intuition

The human cognitive style of making judgments and decisions is known as:

• Intuition

• Perception

• Cognition

• Heuristics

Which of the following is a mental habit that makes intuition-style judgments simpler and quicker?

• The availability heuristic

• Overconfidence

• Belief perseverance

• Framing

Which of the following is a mental habit that makes intuition-style judgments simpler and quicker?

• The availability heuristic

• Overconfidence

• Belief perseverance

• Framing

Which of the following is a mental habit that makes intuition-style judgments simpler and quicker?

• The availability heuristic

• Overconfidence

• Belief perseverance

• Framing

Which of the following is a mental habit that makes intuition-style judgments simpler and quicker?

• The availability heuristic

• Overconfidence

• Belief perseverance

• Framing

Why might someone think that winning at a slot machine is likely?

• Because they have a strategy

• Because they vividly recall the times they’ve won before

• Because they understand the odds

• Because they play frequently.

Based on the passage, why do plane crashes scare us more than motorcycle crashes?

• Plane crashes are more frequent than motorcycle crashes.

• Plane crashes are less frequent but more catastrophic than motorcycle crashes.

• Motorcycle crashes are more frequent and less catastrophic than plane crashes.

• Motorcycle crashes are less frequent and less catastrophic than plane crashes.

One can overcome belief perseverance by:

• seeking out information that contradicts their beliefs

• ignoring all opposing viewpoints

• reinforcing their existing beliefs

• avoiding any form of critical thinking

The effect of framing on decision-making is:

• It has no effect on decision-making.

• It influences the choices people make.

• It only affects decisions in financial contexts.

• It makes decision-making faster.

In the context of framing, which statement is true?

• 10% die vs. 90% survive in surgery

• 90% die vs. 10% survive in surgery

• 50% die vs. 50% survive in surgery

• 100% survive in surgery