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 used to describe the tendency for people to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring?

  1. Negativity Bias

  2. Positivity Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Illusion of Control

  5. Optimism Bias
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Explanation

Negativity Bias refers to the tendency for individuals to overestimate the likelihood of negative events occurring and underestimate the likelihood of positive events occurring.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the tendency for people to believe that they have more control over events than they actually do?

  1. Illusion of Control

  2. Optimism Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Negativity Bias

  5. Positivity Bias
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Explanation

Illusion of Control refers to the tendency for individuals to believe that they have more control over outcomes than they actually do.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the tendency to view disability as a personal tragedy rather than a social issue?

  1. The medical model of disability

  2. The social model of disability

  3. The tragedy of disability

  4. The normalcy bias
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The tragedy of disability is the idea that disability is a tragic and unfortunate occurrence that should be avoided at all costs.

Multiple choice

Which term refers to the tendency to view disability as something that is abnormal and should be fixed?

  1. The medical model of disability

  2. The social model of disability

  3. The tragedy of disability

  4. The normalcy bias
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The normalcy bias is the tendency to view disability as something that is abnormal and should be fixed.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to overestimate the likelihood of rare events and underestimate the likelihood of common events?

  1. Availability heuristic

  2. Representativeness heuristic

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Framing effect
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Explanation

The availability heuristic is the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to overestimate the likelihood of rare events and underestimate the likelihood of common events.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to believe that their own behavior is more environmentally friendly than the behavior of others?

  1. Social desirability bias

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Framing effect
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The self-serving bias is the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to believe that their own behavior is more environmentally friendly than the behavior of others.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to conform to the behavior of others, even if they know that the behavior is wrong?

  1. Social desirability bias

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Normative influence
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Normative influence is the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to conform to the behavior of others, even if they know that the behavior is wrong.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to believe that the benefits of a behavior outweigh the costs, even when this is not the case?

  1. Optimism bias

  2. Confirmation bias

  3. Framing effect

  4. Self-serving bias
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Explanation

Optimism bias is the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to believe that the benefits of a behavior outweigh the costs, even when this is not the case.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to believe that their own behavior is more environmentally friendly than the behavior of others, even when this is not the case?

  1. Social desirability bias

  2. Self-serving bias

  3. Confirmation bias

  4. Framing effect
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The self-serving bias is the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to believe that their own behavior is more environmentally friendly than the behavior of others, even when this is not the case.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to believe that the benefits of a behavior outweigh the costs, even when this is not the case?

  1. Optimism bias

  2. Confirmation bias

  3. Framing effect

  4. Self-serving bias
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Explanation

Optimism bias is the psychological phenomenon in which people tend to believe that the benefits of a behavior outweigh the costs, even when this is not the case.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of consumers to justify their unethical behavior by rationalizing it?

  1. Moral licensing

  2. Cognitive dissonance

  3. Self-serving bias

  4. Confirmation bias
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Explanation

Moral licensing refers to the phenomenon where individuals engage in unethical behavior after engaging in a positive or ethical action, believing that their good deeds justify their subsequent misconduct.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of consumers to overestimate the ethicality of their own behavior?

  1. Ethical myopia

  2. Moral self-licensing

  3. Self-serving bias

  4. Confirmation bias
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Explanation

Ethical myopia refers to the tendency of individuals to perceive their own ethical behavior more favorably than that of others, even when their actions are objectively less ethical.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency of consumers to perceive companies that engage in corporate social responsibility as more trustworthy and ethical?

  1. Halo effect

  2. Confirmation bias

  3. Moral licensing

  4. Self-serving bias
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Explanation

The halo effect refers to the cognitive bias where individuals' positive perceptions of a company's CSR efforts can lead them to perceive the company as more trustworthy and ethical overall.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where wearing certain clothing can influence an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?

  1. Enclothed Cognition

  2. Fashion Psychology

  3. Personal Style Theory

  4. Clothing Symbolism
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Explanation

Enclothed Cognition refers to the psychological effects of wearing clothing, including changes in mood, self-perception, and behavior.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals attribute certain personality traits or characteristics to others based on their clothing choices?

  1. Stereotyping

  2. Enclothed Cognition

  3. Fashion Psychology

  4. Personal Style Theory
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Explanation

Stereotyping refers to the tendency to attribute certain personality traits or characteristics to others based on their group membership, including their clothing choices.