Understanding Confirmation Bias

What is a common mistake students make when researching a topic?

• They primarily search for information that confirms their beliefs.

• They ignore all research and rely on intuition.

• They focus on information that contradicts their beliefs.

• They consider all available information.

What was the main finding of Peter Watson's experiment?

• Participants easily identified the rule.

• Participants ignored the experimenter's feedback.

• Participants tested hypotheses that contradicted their beliefs.

• Participants struggled to identify the rule due to confirmation bias.

How can confirmation bias affect views on social issues?

• It encourages open-mindedness.

• It leads to a balanced understanding of issues.

• It causes people to only consider information that supports their beliefs.

• It has no impact on social issues.

Why is it important to consider alternative explanations?

• To ignore opposing viewpoints.

• To avoid cognitive errors and gain a comprehensive understanding.

• To simplify complex issues.

• To reinforce existing beliefs.

What can be a consequence of relying solely on personal beliefs?

• Being open to new ideas.

• Gaining new knowledge.

• Understanding all aspects of a topic.

• Falling for fallacies based on biases.