Common Biases and Fallacies in Decision Making

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Which psychological bias involves the tendency to see order in randomness?

  • Overconfidence
  • Hindsight Bias
  • Confirmation Bias (correct)
  • Belief perseverance

Who is associated with the theory of Psychoanalysis in psychology?

  • Wilhelm Wundt
  • John Watson
  • B.F. Skinner
  • Sigmund Freud (correct)

What is the primary focus of the behaviorist approach in psychology?

  • Analyzing cognitive processes
  • Emphasizing brain structures
  • Studying observable behaviors (correct)
  • Exploring unconscious desires

What neurotransmitter is associated with an inhibitory effect in the brain?

<p>GABA (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain is involved in language production and speech?

<p>Frontal Lobe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the theory that different parts of the brain are responsible for specific functions?

<p>Hemispheric specialization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is targeted by Prozac and other SSRIs to treat depression?

<p>Serotonin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Agonists' in neuroscience refer to substances that:

<p>Stimulate neural activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the famous patient known as H.M.?

<p>Patient with memory loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Thalamus in the brain?

<p>Relaying sensory information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter plays a role in controlling movement and is lacking in individuals with Parkinson's disease?

<p>Dopamine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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