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 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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive bias that can affect design decisions?

  1. Confirmation bias

  2. Availability heuristic

  3. Framing effect

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that can lead to errors in judgment. They can influence design decisions by causing designers to favor certain solutions over others, even when there is evidence to suggest that these solutions are not optimal.

Multiple choice

Which of the following factors can impact the accuracy and reliability of online polls?

  1. Sampling bias due to self-selection.

  2. Lack of control over survey conditions and respondent demographics.

  3. Influence of social desirability bias and groupthink.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Online polls can be susceptible to various biases and limitations, including sampling bias due to self-selection, lack of control over survey conditions, and the influence of social desirability bias and groupthink.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals tend to provide socially acceptable answers in surveys, even if they do not reflect their true opinions?

  1. Social desirability bias.

  2. Groupthink.

  3. Confirmation bias.

  4. Sampling bias.
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Explanation

Social desirability bias refers to the tendency of individuals to provide answers that they believe are socially acceptable or desirable, rather than their true opinions or beliefs.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs or opinions?

  1. Confirmation bias.

  2. Groupthink.

  3. Social desirability bias.

  4. Sampling bias.
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Explanation

Confirmation bias refers to the tendency of individuals to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs or opinions, while avoiding information that contradicts them.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where individuals tend to conform to the opinions or beliefs of the group they are in?

  1. Social desirability bias.

  2. Groupthink.

  3. Confirmation bias.

  4. Sampling bias.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Groupthink refers to the phenomenon where individuals tend to conform to the opinions or beliefs of the group they are in, even if they may have different personal opinions.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the psychological phenomenon where individuals tend to perceive others more favorably based on their physical attractiveness?

  1. Halo Effect

  2. Confirmation Bias

  3. Primacy Effect

  4. Mere Exposure Effect
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Explanation

The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias that occurs when an individual's overall impression of a person influences their perception of that person's specific traits or behaviors. In fashion psychology, this effect can manifest in the tendency to perceive someone more favorably based on their physical attractiveness.