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What impact does refraining from eating cookies have on cognitive resources when completing a puzzle?
What impact does refraining from eating cookies have on cognitive resources when completing a puzzle?
How do heuristics affect our thinking?
How do heuristics affect our thinking?
What describes the anchoring and adjustment heuristic?
What describes the anchoring and adjustment heuristic?
What is the primary concern with the representativeness heuristic?
What is the primary concern with the representativeness heuristic?
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What does the availability heuristic rely on?
What does the availability heuristic rely on?
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What characterizes a red herring fallacy?
What characterizes a red herring fallacy?
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What does a false dichotomy fallacy imply?
What does a false dichotomy fallacy imply?
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What is a potential disadvantage of using heuristics in decision making?
What is a potential disadvantage of using heuristics in decision making?
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What does framing primarily influence in communication?
What does framing primarily influence in communication?
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Which statement best describes priming?
Which statement best describes priming?
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What distinguishes System 1 thinking from System 2 thinking?
What distinguishes System 1 thinking from System 2 thinking?
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What can lead to cognitive depletion?
What can lead to cognitive depletion?
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In the Cookies Radish Cognitive Depletion Experiment, what was a key factor influencing the participants' performance on the puzzle?
In the Cookies Radish Cognitive Depletion Experiment, what was a key factor influencing the participants' performance on the puzzle?
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How does framing impact the perception of the term 'pro-life' compared to 'anti-choice'?
How does framing impact the perception of the term 'pro-life' compared to 'anti-choice'?
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What effect does cognitive depletion have on decision-making?
What effect does cognitive depletion have on decision-making?
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What is a primary focus of Daniel Kahneman's work with System 1 and System 2?
What is a primary focus of Daniel Kahneman's work with System 1 and System 2?
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What is the Ad Hominem Fallacy?
What is the Ad Hominem Fallacy?
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Which of the following best describes the Slippery Slope Fallacy?
Which of the following best describes the Slippery Slope Fallacy?
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What characterizes the Appeal to Authority Fallacy?
What characterizes the Appeal to Authority Fallacy?
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Which example best illustrates the Bandwagon Logical Fallacy?
Which example best illustrates the Bandwagon Logical Fallacy?
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What does the Planning Fallacy refer to?
What does the Planning Fallacy refer to?
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Which statement typifies Optimism Bias?
Which statement typifies Optimism Bias?
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What is Choice Architecture?
What is Choice Architecture?
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How does the Planning Fallacy specifically apply to students?
How does the Planning Fallacy specifically apply to students?
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How do mental shortcuts like heuristics contribute to cognitive efficiency?
How do mental shortcuts like heuristics contribute to cognitive efficiency?
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What is the result of an extreme initial anchor in negotiations?
What is the result of an extreme initial anchor in negotiations?
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Why might the representativeness heuristic lead to inaccurate judgments?
Why might the representativeness heuristic lead to inaccurate judgments?
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How does the availability heuristic influence decision-making?
How does the availability heuristic influence decision-making?
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In what way does a red herring fallacy distract from a discussion?
In what way does a red herring fallacy distract from a discussion?
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What effect does framing have when presenting a false dichotomy fallacy?
What effect does framing have when presenting a false dichotomy fallacy?
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How can heuristics sometimes lead to cognitive depletion?
How can heuristics sometimes lead to cognitive depletion?
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What role does the availability heuristic play in emotional responses?
What role does the availability heuristic play in emotional responses?
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How does framing affect the interpretation of a message?
How does framing affect the interpretation of a message?
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What role does priming play in decision-making?
What role does priming play in decision-making?
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Describe the differences between System 1 and System 2 thinking.
Describe the differences between System 1 and System 2 thinking.
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What is cognitive depletion and how can it affect behavior?
What is cognitive depletion and how can it affect behavior?
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In the Cookies Radish Experiment, what was the significance of the tasks faced by participants?
In the Cookies Radish Experiment, what was the significance of the tasks faced by participants?
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How might the framing of immigration issues influence public policy perceptions?
How might the framing of immigration issues influence public policy perceptions?
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What are the implications of cognitive resources being limited according to Kahneman?
What are the implications of cognitive resources being limited according to Kahneman?
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What effect does seeing restaurant commercials have on consumer behavior, according to priming?
What effect does seeing restaurant commercials have on consumer behavior, according to priming?
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What is the main issue with the Appeal to Authority Fallacy?
What is the main issue with the Appeal to Authority Fallacy?
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Explain how the Slippery Slope Fallacy can affect decision-making.
Explain how the Slippery Slope Fallacy can affect decision-making.
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Describe a real-life scenario where the Bandwagon Logical Fallacy might occur.
Describe a real-life scenario where the Bandwagon Logical Fallacy might occur.
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What is the Planning Fallacy, and how may it impact students?
What is the Planning Fallacy, and how may it impact students?
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How does the Optimism Bias influence individual perceptions of risk?
How does the Optimism Bias influence individual perceptions of risk?
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In what way can Choice Architecture be used in marketing?
In what way can Choice Architecture be used in marketing?
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Give an example of the Ad Hominem Fallacy in a debate.
Give an example of the Ad Hominem Fallacy in a debate.
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What key effect does the Bandwagon Fallacy have on public opinion?
What key effect does the Bandwagon Fallacy have on public opinion?
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Study Notes
Framing
- How individuals perceive, organize, and deliver information.
- Creates a structure for how others perceive the message being communicated.
- The same message can result in different effects depending on the frame used.
- Frames influence how individuals interpret and understand information.
- Examples:
- Framing someone as "pro-life" versus "anti-choice" when discussing abortion.
- Describing ice cream as "20% fat free" rather than "80% fat" to create a different perception.
- Presenting anti-immigration as a security threat instead of using terms like "xenophobia".
Priming
- Exposure to an idea or stimulus influences later responses or actions, often subconsciously.
- Examples:
- Seeing pictures of oranges increases the likelihood of naming "oranges" as a food item.
- Exposure to numerous restaurant commercials may make individuals more likely to eat out.
Systems 1 and 2 (Daniel Kahneman)
- System 1: Rapid thinking process used for simple everyday tasks.
- Example: Driving in a familiar neighborhood.
- System 2: Slow and deliberate thinking process used for complex tasks, requiring effort.
- Example: Solving a lengthy math equation.
- Using System 2 comes at a cost because of limited cognitive resources.
- Most decision-making utilizes System 1 due to its efficiency in saving mental resources for System 2 tasks.
Cognitive Depletion
- Loss of self-control or the ability to utilize System 2, occurring when cognitive resources are depleted.
Cookies/Radish Cognitive Depletion Experiment (Baumister)
- Participants in a waiting room were offered cookies or radishes.
- Some were allowed to eat cookies, while others had to use self-control and choose radishes.
- Participants then completed an unsolvable puzzle, unknowingly related to the experiment.
- Those who had to resist the cookies made fewer attempts to complete the puzzle because their cognitive resources were depleted.
- This suggests that engaging in self-control can deplete cognitive resources.
Heuristics
- Mental shortcuts used by System 1 to conserve cognitive resources.
- Heuristics can make thinking less efficient and increase susceptibility to errors.
- However, they are necessary to save mental resources for more complex tasks and prevent cognitive depletion.
Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic
- Individuals begin with an initial idea (anchor) and adjust their beliefs based on this starting point.
- This is prevalent in negotiations.
- A far-off initial anchor can lead to significant discrepancies.
- Examples:
- Rejecting job offers below a perceived value, even if reasonable.
- Being more inclined to buy an item after seeing both the original price and the sale price.
Representativeness Heuristic
- Making judgments based on stereotypes or mental prototypes.
- The prototype becomes representative of anyone who fits the parameters.
- Examples:
- Assuming anyone dressed in a suit and tie carrying a briefcase is a businessperson.
- Believing someone with torn clothes is homeless.
Availability Heuristic (Recency Bias)
- Using immediate examples or recent events when discussing a topic or making a decision.
- Example: News about a recent bear attack could increase the likelihood of mentioning the danger of bears during a discussion about animals.
Fallacies
- Faulty reasoning or judgment errors, especially in argument construction.
- Often go unnoticed unless critically examined.
Red Herring Fallacy
- Distracting from the topic or argument at hand.
- Example: Shifting a kneeling protest narrative from police brutality to respecting the flag.
False Dichotomy Fallacy
- Framing an issue as having only two options when more possibilities exist.
- Example: Presenting a choice between being an introvert or an extrovert.
Ad Hominem Fallacy
- Using a personal attack unrelated to the argument.
- Example: Insulting someone's appearance during an argument about TV shows.
Slippery Slope Fallacy
- Believing that an initial action will automatically lead to a chain reaction of negative consequences.
- Example: The idea that trying marijuana once will inevitably lead to heroin addiction.
Appeal to Authority Fallacy
- Asserting something is true solely because an authority figure claimed it.
- This occurs even when the authority isn't an expert on the subject.
- Example: Accepting a scientist's claim about viruses based on their expertise in bacterial infections.
Bandwagon Logical Fallacy
- Believing something must be true because many people say or do it.
- This often starts with someone disseminating information that takes on a life of its own.
- Examples:
- Believing the need to drink eight glasses of water daily based on widespread belief.
- Accepting that a beach has a defecation issue due to social media chatter.
The Planning Fallacy
- Underestimating the time required to complete a task.
- This applies only to completing one's own tasks.
- Example: Students often underestimate the time needed to finish assignments.
Optimism Bias
- Believing that one is less likely to experience negative events.
- Example: Despite knowing that 50% of marriages end in divorce, individuals still get married with high optimism.
Choice Architecture
- A framing technique where the context of another person's decision-making is organized.
- Choice architecture "nudges" individuals towards certain choices while still preserving their autonomy.
- Examples:
- Positioning grocery products on shelves to influence choices.
- Using smaller cups to discourage excessive beverage consumption.
Choice Architecture Continued
- Employers often utilize choice architecture when managing RRSP (retirement savings) payments.
Framing
- The way we perceive, organize, and deliver information
- We shape the way information is perceived by establishing a framework
- Framing is based on establishing a framework for how others perceive communication.
- Same message can produce different effects when framed differently.
- Frames can dictate how people interpret and see information
Framing Examples
- Framing someone as "pro-life" rather than "anti-choice" or "pro-choice" versus "anti-life."
- Marketing ice cream as "20% fat free" versus "80% fat"
- Framing anti-immigration as a security threat versus xenophobia.
Priming
- Exposure to an idea or stimulus influences later responses or actions, typically subconsciously.
- Seeing pictures of oranges makes you more likely to say oranges when asked to name a food item.
- Seeing restaurant commercials all day can make you more likely to eat out than cook at home.
System 1 and System 2 (Daniel Kahneman)
- System 1: Fast, instinctive thinking used for everyday tasks.
- System 2: Slow, deliberate thinking for complex tasks that require effort.
- System 2 thinking uses cognitive resources.
- Most decision-making relies on System 1 to conserve resources for System 2.
Cognitive Depletion
- Occurs when our cognitive resources are exhausted, resulting in a loss of self-control or ability to use System 2.
Cookies Radish Cognitive Depletion Experiment (Baumister)
- Participants were put in a waiting room with cookies and radishes.
- Some participants ate cookies, while others were offered radishes to exercise self-control (System 2)
- Participants were then asked to complete an impossible puzzle, unaware it was part of an experiment.
Chocolate/Radish Cognitive Depletion Experiment (Baumister)
- Participants who restrained themselves from eating cookies made fewer attempts to complete the puzzle, as their cognitive resources were depleted during the waiting phase.
- Those who consumed radishes had a diminished capacity to engage in complex tasks.
Heuristics
- Mental shortcuts used in System 1 to save cognitive resources.
- Heuristics can make thinking less efficient and prone to errors.
- Heuristics are necessary for saving cognitive resources for more complex tasks and avoiding cognitive depletion.
Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic
- Individuals start with an initial idea (anchor) and adjust their beliefs based on that starting point.
- Often prominent in negotiations.
- If the initial anchor is far from the true value, it can result in large discrepancies.
- Seeing both the initial price and the sale price makes people more likely to buy because the initial price "anchors" thoughts into believing a deal is being offered
Representativeness Heuristic
- Making judgments based on a stereotype or prototype held in one's head.
- Prototype represents anyone who fits the parameters of the stereotype.
- If your prototype of a businessperson is a man in a suit with a briefcase, you assume anyone who fits this description is a businessperson.
- Thinking that any person with torn clothes is homeless.
Availability (recency bias) Heuristic
- Mental shortcut based on immediately accessible examples or recent events when discussing a topic or making decisions.
- Recent news about a bear attack might make you mention the dangers of bears in a discussion about animals.
Fallacies
- Faulty reasoning or Lapses in judgement, especially in the construction of arguments.
- Remain unnoticed unless critically examined.
Red Herring Fallacy
- Distracts from the main topic of the argument.
- Kneeling protest narrative shifting from police brutality to flag respect.
False Dichotomy Fallacy
- Frames an issue as having only two options, when more options are available.
- "Are you an introvert or extrovert?"
- "Is your favorite sport hockey or baseball?"
Ad Hominem Fallacy
- Personal attacks unrelated to the argument at hand.
- Calling someone ugly during an argument about TV shows.
- Pointing out someone was recently dumped during an argument about cars.
Slippery Slope Fallacy
- Belief that an initial action leads to a chain reaction.
- "Gateway drugs."
Appeal to Authority Fallacy
- Belief that something is true simply because a person in a position of authority said it, regardless of expertise in the subject matter.
- Believing a bacterial infection specialist about viruses because "a scientist said it."
Bandwagon Logical Fallacy
- Belief that something must be true because many other people say or do it.
- Drinking 8 glasses of water per day due to collective belief.
- Belief that Wasaga Beach has a defecation issue due to social media discussions.
The Planning Fallacy
- Underestimating how long it will take to complete a task.
- Applies only to completing one's own task.
- Students commonly underestimate how long it will take to complete an assignment.
Optimism Bias
- Belief that one is less likely to experience negative events.
- "That would never happen to me."
- Over 50% of people get married, despite approximately 50% of marriages ending in divorce.
Choice Architecture
- Framing technique where someone organizes the context of other people's decision-making.
- "Nudging" people towards certain decisions while still allowing autonomy.
- Product placement in grocery stores influences customer choice.
- Smaller beverage cups promote healthier choices.
Choice Architecture Continued
- Employers use choice architechture in retirement plan contribution options.
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Explore the concepts of framing and priming in psychology, focusing on how information is structured and perceived. Understand the dual systems of thinking as described by Daniel Kahneman, and see how different representations can skew individual interpretations and responses. This quiz delves into examples and applications of these psychological phenomena.