Mod 0.2 Terms

What is hindsight bias in psychology?

• The tendency to overestimate one's ability to predict an outcome after it has happened

• The tendency to underestimate the likelihood of random events

• The tendency to believe in superstitions

• The tendency to forget past events

Which of the following is an example of common sense in psychology?

• Believing that people are more likely to help others in a group

• Using statistical analysis to predict behavior

• Conducting a double-blind experiment

• Applying the scientific method

What does overconfidence in psychology refer to?

• The tendency to think we know more than we do

• The tendency to doubt our own abilities

• The tendency to rely on others for answers

• The tendency to avoid making decisions

Which cognitive bias involves seeing patterns in random events?

• Perceiving order in random events

• Hindsight bias

• Overconfidence

• Confirmation bias

Which of the following best describes a cognitive bias?

• A systematic error in thinking that affects decisions and judgments

• A physical reaction to stress

• A learned behavior from childhood

• A genetic disorder

What is the impact of hindsight bias on people's perception of events?

• It makes people believe they "knew it all along"

• It causes people to forget important details

• It encourages people to take more risks

• It leads people to avoid making predictions

Which of the following is NOT a cognitive bias?

• Hindsight bias

• Overconfidence

• Perceiving order in random events

• Physical fatigue

What is a common effect of overconfidence in decision making?

• Making errors due to overestimating one's knowledge

• Avoiding all decisions

• Relying solely on group opinions

• Always making correct choices

Which term describes the belief that outcomes are more predictable after they have occurred?

• Hindsight bias

• Overconfidence

• Randomness

• Common sense

Which of the following best illustrates perceiving order in random events?

• Believing that flipping a coin and getting heads five times means tails is "due" next

• Using a calculator to solve math problems

• Studying for a test using flashcards

• Writing an essay about a historical event