Understanding the Clustering Illusion

Understanding the Clustering Illusion

Assessment

Interactive Video

Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Londoners believed certain areas were targeted during the bombings in World War II?

The areas were more densely populated.

The clustering illusion made them perceive patterns.

The areas had more visible landmarks.

The areas were actually military targets.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cognitive shortcut is associated with the clustering illusion?

Availability heuristic

Representativeness heuristic

Anchoring heuristic

Confirmation bias

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two psychologists known for their work on the clustering illusion?

Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky

B.F. Skinner and John Watson

Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung

Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should investors be cautious of the clustering illusion?

It can lead to overestimating short-term gains.

It helps in identifying long-term trends.

It ensures a diversified portfolio.

It guarantees high returns.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the clustering illusion affect social decision-making?

By leading to biased judgments about neighborhoods.

By promoting equal distribution of resources.

By ensuring accurate crime rate assessments.

By reducing the need for statistical analysis.