Psychology Bias Quiz
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What is present/present bias?

  • Failing to notice both what is present and what is absent
  • Noticing what is present but failing to notice what is absent (correct)
  • Noticing both what is present and what is absent equally
  • Noticing what is absent but failing to notice what is present

    • What is an example of confirmation bias?

  • A detective seeking evidence that supports his early suspect identification (correct)
  • A detective considering all evidence objectively
  • A detective ignoring evidence that supports his early suspect identification
  • A detective randomly selecting a suspect without evidence

    • What does the availability heuristic lead people to do?

  • Correctly estimate the frequency of events when they are particularly salient
  • Ignore the frequency of events when they are particularly salient
  • Underestimate the frequency of events when they are particularly salient
  • Overestimate the frequency of events when they are particularly salient (correct)

    • What is the bias blind spot?

    <p>The tendency to think one is less likely to engage in biased reasoning compared to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of bias blind spot?

    <p>Believing one is less susceptible to confirmation bias than others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the present/present bias?

    <p>Tendency to notice what is present and fail to notice what is absent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of confirmation bias?

    <p>A detective seeking evidence to support an early suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the availability heuristic?

    <p>Tendency to overestimate the frequency of events when they are particularly salient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bias blind spot?

    <p>Tendency to think one is less likely to engage in biased reasoning compared to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of present/present bias?

    <p>Failure to consider appropriate comparison groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Present/Present Bias

    • A cognitive bias where individuals focus on the presence of certain events or outcomes while ignoring their absence.
    • Leads to the overvaluation of situations where something occurs in conjunction with something else.
    • Results in skewed decision-making, often favoring immediate rewards over long-term considerations.

    Confirmation Bias

    • A tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one’s pre-existing beliefs.
    • Example: A person who believes in a particular political view only seeks out news that aligns with that view while dismissing contradictory information.

    Availability Heuristic

    • A mental shortcut where people base judgments on how easily examples come to mind.
    • Often leads to overestimation of the likelihood of events that are vivid or recently experienced.
    • Can result in fear or misjudgment about risks based on memorable anecdotes rather than statistical data.

    Bias Blind Spot

    • The recognition that other people are influenced by biases while being unaware of one’s own biases.
    • This phenomenon leads individuals to perceive themselves as more objective or rational than others, creating a false sense of clarity in their reasoning.

    Example of Bias Blind Spot

    • An individual criticizing a colleague for being overly influenced by opinions while failing to see their own susceptibility to similar biases, such as favoritism in workplace decisions.

    Outcome of Present/Present Bias

    • Leads to misinterpretation of situations and flawed causal relationships, as individuals may attribute outcomes to actions rather than examining the absence of other variables.
    • Can result in ignoring potential risks and negatively impacting long-term decision-making strategies.

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    Test your knowledge of biases in psychology with this quiz based on the concepts covered in Ashley Meacham's PSYC 3510 Module 1. The quiz includes questions on present/present bias and examples to help you grasp the concept.

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