Cognitive Bias Types

Cognitive biases affect how we make ​ (a)   and perceive information, especially on social ​ (b)   . Understanding ​ (c)   can help you make more informed choices and ​ (d)   why you might feel a certain way about the content you see online.

• decisions
• media
• biases
• recognize

On a scale of 1-5 (1 being not at all and 5 being expert):

How good are you at recognizing bias and falsehoods on social media?

Tell the number and why you chose it.

Confirmation bias is when you prefer information that ​ (a)   what you already believe and ​ (b)   information that challenges it.

• confirms
• ignore
• understand

The Bandwagon Effect is when ​ (a)   do something just ​ (b)   many other people are doing it.

• you
• because
• similar

Anchoring bias is when you rely too ​ (a)   on the first piece of information you ​ (b)   (the "anchor") when making decisions.

• heavily
• receive
• disbelief

Information bias is when you believe that ​ (a)   information is always better, ​ (b)   if it’s irrelevant.

• more
• even
• false

Match the following types of cognitive bias with the example.

• Believing that the information you have is more accurate or relevant than it actually is.
• Confirmation Bias
• Seeking out information that confirms your existing beliefs and ignoring contradictory evidence.
• Bandwagon Effect
• Relying too heavily on the first piece of information you receive when making decisions.
• Information Bias
• Following the crowd or doing something because others are doing it, regardless of your own beliefs.
• Anchor Bias

What is the most common type of bias you have experienced personally?