Cognitive Bias Types

Cognitive Bias Types

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8 Qs

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Cognitive Bias Types

Cognitive Bias Types

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Kristal Jaaskelainen

FREE Resource

8 questions

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1.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

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3.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

confirms
ignore
understand

4.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

you
because
similar

5.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

heavily
receive
disbelief

6.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

more
even
false

7.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following types of cognitive bias with the example.

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

8.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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

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