Cognitive Biases Trivia: How Your Mind Tricks You

Which two researchers introduced the study of cognitive biases in the 1970s?

• Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung
• Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky
• B. F. Skinner and John Watson
• Stanley Milgram and Philip Zimbardo

What is the anchoring bias?

• Judging people by their appearance
• Relying too heavily on the first piece of information offered
• Remembering only the last item in a list
• Preferring information from experts

What does the confirmation bias describe?

• Seeking and remembering information that confirms what you already believe
• Changing your mind quickly when shown evidence
• Confirming orders before acting
• Feeling confident about every decision