Bias

examples of Anchoring Bias except

• Anna wants to become Miel's friend because she is Asian and she immediately thought that Miel is good at everything

• Myka went to mall to buy a new shirt first she saw a T-shirt that costs $1,200, then see a second one that costs $100. She bought the second one because its cheaper

• After listening to a series of news reports on a political issue, she noticed that each news outlet portrayed the information in a way that favored a specific political stance. Despite the variety of perspectives available, she continued to rely on a single news source that aligned with her own political beliefs.

• Despite several team members expressing doubts about a proposed project, the manager proceeded because it was a strategy successfully used in a previous company.

Answer explanation

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What type of bias is it when Michelle, a cat lover, researches why cats are better than dogs after her friend claims dogs are superior?

• Confirmation Bias

• Anchoring Bias

• Conformity Bias

• Halo Effect

Answer explanation

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Among the applicants, only Jhonella's paper was completely reviewed because the manager was impressed with his awards and commendations. This is an example of Anchoring Bias

• True

• False

Answer explanation

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What type of bias is exhibited when a person only considers information that supports their existing beliefs?

• Confirmation Bias

• Anchoring Bias

• Availability Bias

• Bandwagon Effect

Answer explanation

Confirmation Bias occurs when a person only considers information that supports their existing beliefs, ignoring contradictory evidence.

Which scenario best represents the Halo Effect?

• Choosing a restaurant based on good reviews

• Assuming intelligence based on appearance

• Buying a product endorsed by a celebrity

• Ignoring negative feedback due to liking the actor

Answer explanation

The scenario that best represents the Halo Effect is assuming intelligence based on appearance, where a positive trait is assumed based on a single characteristic.

Identify the example of Conformity Bias from the following options:

• Following a diet plan because a famous celebrity follows the same plan

• Choosing a university because it has a high ranking in a magazine

• Believing a rumor because many people are talking about it

• Buying a car because it has good safety ratings

Answer explanation

Believing a rumor because many people are talking about it is an example of Conformity Bias, where one follows the crowd without critically evaluating the information.

Which type of bias is demonstrated when a person believes that a product is of high quality simply because it is expensive?

• Confirmation Bias

• Anchoring Bias

• Halo Effect

• Availability Bias

Answer explanation

The Halo Effect is demonstrated when a person believes that a product is of high quality simply because it is expensive.

What type of bias occurs when a person believes a product is effective because a famous athlete endorses it?

• Confirmation Bias

• Anchoring Bias

• Halo Effect

• Availability Bias

Answer explanation

The Halo Effect occurs when a person's overall impression of a product is influenced by specific positive traits, such as a famous athlete endorsing it, rather than objective evaluation of its effectiveness.

Identify the example of Availability Bias from the following options:

• Choosing a university because it has a high ranking in a magazine

• Believing a rumor because many people are talking about it

• Buying a car because it has good safety ratings

• Following a diet plan because a famous celebrity follows the same plan

Answer explanation

Availability Bias is demonstrated when one believes a rumor because many people are talking about it, rather than considering its validity or credibility.

Which type of bias is demonstrated when a person forms an opinion about a book based on its cover design?

• Confirmation Bias

• Anchoring Bias

• Availability Bias

• Halo Effect

Answer explanation

The Halo Effect is demonstrated when a person forms an opinion based on one positive trait, like a book cover design influencing their perception of the book as a whole.