WorksheetsCognitive Biases Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the 'Bandwagon effect"?
a psychological phenomenon where people adopt certain behaviors, styles, or attitudes simply because others are doing the same
the tendency to focus excessively on one fragment of information
when we attribute different characteristics to users
the tendency to listen more to information that confirms our beliefs
What is the anchoring/focusing effect?
The tendency to do or believe something simply because others do it
The tendency to focus excessively on one piece of information
When we attribute different characteristics to users
The tendency to listen more to information that confirms our beliefs
What is stereotyping?
the tendency to do or believe something simply because others do it
the tendency to focus too much on one fragment of information
a simplified or generalized idea about a specific group or category of people
the tendency to listen more to information that confirms our beliefs
What is confirmation bias?
The tendency to do or believe something simply because others do it
The tendency to focus too much on one piece of information
When we attribute different characteristics to users
The tendency to listen more often to information that confirms our beliefs
What is the false consensus effect?
The tendency for people to overestimate how much other people agree with their own beliefs
The tendency to focus too heavily on one piece of information
When we attribute different characteristics to users
The tendency to listen more to information that confirms our beliefs
What is the halo effect?
The tendency for the first impression of a person to influence our overall perception of them
The tendency to focus too much on one fragment of information
When we attribute different characteristics to users
The tendency to listen more to information that confirms our beliefs
What is optimistic bias?
Tendency to overestimate the likelihood that good things will happen to us
Tendency to focus too much on one fragment of information
When we attribute different characteristics to users
Tendency to listen more to information that confirms our beliefs
What is the fundamental attribution error?
The tendency for people to overestimate explanations of behavior based on personal qualities
The tendency to focus too much on one fragment of information
When we attribute different characteristics to users
The tendency to listen more to information that confirms our beliefs
What is the Dunning-Kruger effect?
When you know only a little about a topic, you tend to think you know a lot
The tendency to focus too much on one fragment of information
When we attribute different characteristics to users
The tendency to listen more to information that confirms our beliefs
What is an example of a fundamental attribution error?
A colleague failed an important presentation because he is lazy and incompetent
A study partner failed a test because he lacked diligence
An employee believes he will be a fantastic manager
All of the above
Type of cognitive bias:
Thinking that other people share your opinion on controversial issues. Overestimating the number of people who are like you. Believing that most people share your preferences.
Type of cognitive bias:
If you live in a city with a subway, you may have seen how sometimes a long line forms at one turnstile, while another one is completely free. Each new person comes and just assumes that the second turnstile is broken, or why else would there be such a difference in the queues. But if no one decides to check this assumption, the queue will keep getting longer and longer for no reason!
Type of cognitive bias:
People are more likely to vote for a candidate they perceive as a winner.
Type of cognitive bias:
We may assume that negative events, such as divorce, job loss, illness, death, will not affect us
Type of cognitive bias:
We call someone a "stressful mother" if they "stress out about motherhood," and because we think the problem lies in motherhood, which distracts us from the real issue.
Type of cognitive bais:
“Old people cannot learn new skills, especially those related to technology”
Type of cognitive bais:
Thinking that people who are attractive are also smarter, kinder, and more cheerful than less attractive people. Believing that products advertised by attractive people are also more valuable. Thinking that a political candidate who is confident must also be smart and competent.
False consensus effect
Optimism bias
Halo effect
Confirmation bias
Type of cognitive bias:
Focusing only on information that confirms your beliefs on issues such as gun control and global warming
Type of cognitive bias:
1. The first number mentioned during price negotiations usually becomes an important point from which all further negotiations are based.
False consensus
Optimistic bias
Confirmation bias
Anchoring/Focus effect
Type of cognitive bais:
1. An employee believes that he will be a fantastic manager. The employee, who has never been a manager, thinks this role is easy. "How hard can it be to lead people?" - you wonder. If you don't immerse yourself in leadership, you won't learn about the associated difficulties.
