Thinking fast and slow Test 1

What are some characteristics of System 1?

How does System 1 thinking typically handle ambiguity in information?

• • A) It seeks out more data to resolve the ambiguity.

• • B) It fills in gaps with assumptions and past experiences.

• • C) It delegates the decision to System 2 thinking.

• • D) It avoids making any decision until clarity is achieved.

What is the bias that people tend to process information by looking for information that is consistent with their existing beliefs?

During a 'fight or flight' response, which system is predominantly active?

• System 1

• System 2

• Both System 1 and System 2 equally

• Neither; this response is regulated by a different cognitive process.

What role does System 1 play in the 'illusion of truth' effect?

• It evaluates the truthfulness of repeated information.

• It tends to believe information that is familiar, often due to repeated exposure.

• It has no role; the effect is entirely a result of System 2 processing.

• It creates logical arguments to support the believed truth.

How does System 1 thinking contribute to the 'priming' effect in psychology?

• It causes individuals to consciously recall related memories.

• It influences behavior and decisions unconsciously based on recently presented stimuli.

• It helps in critically analyzing the primed content.

• It has no significant effect on priming.

System 1's role in the 'affect heuristic' demonstrates that:

• Emotions and feelings play a minimal role in quick decision-making.

• Logical reasoning is dominant in fast, intuitive decisions.

• Personal beliefs and values are disregarded in rapid judgments.

• Emotional responses can significantly influence perceptions of risks and benefits.

Which theory explains System 1's tendency to favor coherent stories over disjointed facts?

• Cognitive dissonance theory

• Narrative fallacy

• Availability heuristic

• Anchoring effect

What is the bias in which our overall impression of a person influences how we feel and think about their character?

In the context of 'WYSIATI', how does System 1 thinking typically respond?

• By seeking additional information to complete the picture.

• By assuming the information at hand is all that is needed for a decision.

• By passing judgment to System 2 for more thorough analysis.

• By recognizing its own limitations and avoiding quick judgments.