Social Science

Cognitive Biases and Decision Making

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Explore a curated set of questions on cognitive biases, decision making, and behavioral economics. These concepts evaluate how social norms, emotions, and heuristics influence human judgment and group behavior. Master these topics to build a strong foundation for psychology and social science exams.

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Cognitive Biases and Decision Making Questions

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be an expert?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Source monitoring error
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Source monitoring error is the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be an expert. This is because jurors are more likely to believe a witness who they perceive to be an expert, even if the witness's testimony is not actually reliable.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be attractive?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Source monitoring error
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Illusory correlation is the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be attractive. This is because jurors are more likely to believe a witness who they perceive to be attractive, even if the witness's testimony is not actually reliable.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be trustworthy?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Source monitoring error
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Source monitoring error is the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be trustworthy. This is because jurors are more likely to believe a witness who they perceive to be trustworthy, even if the witness's testimony is not actually reliable.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be a victim?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Source monitoring error
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Illusory correlation is the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be a victim. This is because jurors are more likely to believe a witness who they perceive to be a victim, even if the witness's testimony is not actually reliable.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be a child?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Source monitoring error
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Illusory correlation is the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be a child. This is because jurors are more likely to believe a witness who they perceive to be a child, even if the witness's testimony is not actually reliable.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be a woman?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Source monitoring error
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Illusory correlation is the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be a woman. This is because jurors are more likely to believe a witness who they perceive to be a woman, even if the witness's testimony is not actually reliable.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be a minority?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Illusory correlation

  4. Source monitoring error
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Illusory correlation is the tendency of jurors to be more likely to convict a defendant if they are presented with evidence that is presented by a witness who is perceived to be a minority. This is because jurors are more likely to believe a witness who they perceive to be a minority, even if the witness's testimony is not actually reliable.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a consumer's tendency to choose products that align with their values and beliefs?

  1. Ethical consumption

  2. Sustainable consumption

  3. Value-based consumption

  4. Conscious consumption
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Value-based consumption refers to consumers' preference for products that align with their personal values, beliefs, and ethical considerations.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a consumer's tendency to seek out information about a textile product before making a purchase decision?

  1. Pre-purchase research

  2. Consumer due diligence

  3. Informed consumption

  4. Comparative shopping
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pre-purchase research refers to the process of gathering information about a textile product, such as its features, reviews, and price, before making a purchase decision.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of diplomats to overestimate their own abilities and the likelihood of success in negotiations?

  1. Diplomatic hubris

  2. Negotiation bias

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Overconfidence effect
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Diplomatic hubris is a specific term used to describe this phenomenon in the context of diplomacy.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of diplomats to become too invested in a particular negotiation process or outcome, leading to a loss of objectivity?

  1. Diplomatic entrapment

  2. Negotiation fatigue

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Groupthink
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Diplomatic entrapment is a specific term used to describe this phenomenon in the context of diplomacy.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of diplomats to become too focused on their own interests and objectives, leading to a lack of empathy for the other party's perspective?

  1. Diplomatic narcissism

  2. Ego diplomacy

  3. Self-interest bias

  4. Confirmation bias
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Diplomatic narcissism is a specific term used to describe this phenomenon in the context of diplomacy.

Multiple choice

What is the 'hedonic treadmill' in the context of happiness research?

  1. The tendency for people to quickly adapt to positive life changes, leading to a return to their baseline level of happiness

  2. The idea that happiness can be achieved through material possessions and external circumstances

  3. The belief that happiness is a fleeting emotion that cannot be sustained

  4. The notion that happiness is a subjective state that varies from person to person
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The hedonic treadmill refers to the phenomenon where people tend to adapt to positive life changes quickly, leading to a return to their baseline level of happiness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common bias that can influence decision-making?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Hindsight bias

  3. Framing bias

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are common biases that can influence decision-making. Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs, hindsight bias is the tendency to believe that we could have predicted an event after it has already happened, and framing bias is the tendency to make different decisions depending on how the options are presented.

Multiple choice

What is the bystander effect?

  1. The tendency for people to be less likely to help in an emergency when other people are present

  2. The tendency for people to be more likely to help in an emergency when other people are present

  3. The tendency for people to be equally likely to help in an emergency regardless of the number of other people present

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The bystander effect is the tendency for people to be less likely to help in an emergency when other people are present.