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What is the term used to describe the tendency to search for information that confirms our current theory while disregarding contradictory evidence?
What is the term used to describe the tendency to search for information that confirms our current theory while disregarding contradictory evidence?
- Intuition
- Mental set
- Confirmation bias (correct)
- Fixation
Which problem-solving habit refers to the tendency to approach problems using methods that have worked in the past?
Which problem-solving habit refers to the tendency to approach problems using methods that have worked in the past?
- Intuition
- Fixation
- Mental set (correct)
- Heuristics
In Peter Wason's Selection Test with the sequence '2, 4, 6,' what type of numbers should students ask about to TEST rather than CONFIRM their theory about the rule?
In Peter Wason's Selection Test with the sequence '2, 4, 6,' what type of numbers should students ask about to TEST rather than CONFIRM their theory about the rule?
- Negative numbers
- Multiples of 3
- Prime numbers
- Odd numbers (correct)
What term describes the tendency to get stuck in one way of thinking and an inability to see a problem from a new perspective?
What term describes the tendency to get stuck in one way of thinking and an inability to see a problem from a new perspective?
Which human cognitive style is described as more efficient than logical, quick-acting, and an automatic source of ideas used instead of careful reasoning?
Which human cognitive style is described as more efficient than logical, quick-acting, and an automatic source of ideas used instead of careful reasoning?
What is the term for our tendency to approach problems using procedures that have worked before?
What is the term for our tendency to approach problems using procedures that have worked before?
What is the availability heuristic?
What is the availability heuristic?
How does the availability heuristic affect judgment about dangers like plane crashes?
How does the availability heuristic affect judgment about dangers like plane crashes?
Which mental habit may lead to errors by causing individuals to be excessively confident in their judgments?
Which mental habit may lead to errors by causing individuals to be excessively confident in their judgments?
How does the availability heuristic contribute to the belief that winning at a slot machine is likely?
How does the availability heuristic contribute to the belief that winning at a slot machine is likely?
What is the primary issue with belief perseverance?
What is the primary issue with belief perseverance?
Which of the following mental habits involves estimating probabilities based on how much an event stands out in memory?
Which of the following mental habits involves estimating probabilities based on how much an event stands out in memory?
What is the term used to describe the tendency to interpret information in a way that fits our beliefs?
What is the term used to describe the tendency to interpret information in a way that fits our beliefs?
How can individuals overcome Belief Perseverance?
How can individuals overcome Belief Perseverance?
Which error refers to the tendency to hold onto beliefs even when faced with contrary evidence?
Which error refers to the tendency to hold onto beliefs even when faced with contrary evidence?
How do stereotypes contribute to the Belief Perseverance Error?
How do stereotypes contribute to the Belief Perseverance Error?
Which cognitive bias refers to the tendency to be more confident than correct in judgments?
Which cognitive bias refers to the tendency to be more confident than correct in judgments?
How does framing an issue affect decisions and judgments?
How does framing an issue affect decisions and judgments?
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