Confirmation Bias Paired Text Set quiz

(Passage 1) What is confirmation bias?

• A tendency to seek out information that challenges one's beliefs.

• A cognitive bias that leads individuals to favor information that aligns with their existing beliefs.

• The ability to remember all information equally, regardless of its source.

• A process of verifying facts through extensive research.

  
  

(Passage 1) Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias?

• Watching news from a variety of sources to get a balanced view.

•  Ignoring evidence that contradicts your belief that a friend is unreliable.

• Changing your mind based on new information.

• Conducting a scientific experiment with an open mind.

  
  

(Passage 1) According to the passage, how does confirmation bias affect relationships?

• It helps people remember all positive experiences with others.

• It can cause individuals to overlook their own biases.

  
  

• It can lead to misinterpretations of a partner's actions.

  
  

• It prevents people from forming strong opinions about others.

  
  

(Passage 1) What does the "echo chamber effect" refer to in the context of confirmation bias?

• Listening to multiple viewpoints.
  

• Seeking out and reinforcing one's own opinions.

• Challenging personal beliefs regularly.

• Engaging in debates with people who disagree with you.

(Passage 1) Why is it important to understand confirmation bias?

• It helps in remembering all information correctly.

• It leads to stronger friendships and relationships.

• It influences decision-making and perception.

• It ensures that all perspectives are equally valid.

(Passage 2) How does confirmation bias affect scientific research?

• It leads to the discovery of new and accurate information.

• It helps scientists design unbiased experiments.

• It can cause researchers to favor data that supports their hypothesis.

• It ensures that all research is thoroughly peer-reviewed.

(Passage 2) What historical example of confirmation bias in science is mentioned in the passage?

• The development of the theory of evolution.

• The belief in spontaneous generation.

• The acceptance of the heliocentric model of the solar system.

• The discovery of the structure of DNA.

(Passage 2) What lesson did Louis Pasteur’s experiments teach about scientific research?

• The importance of confirming one's biases.

• The need for rapid conclusions in science.

• The significance of questioning established beliefs.

• The benefits of ignoring contradictory evidence.

(Passage 2) What is one method mentioned in the passage to reduce confirmation bias in scientific research?

•  Publishing all research immediately.

• Avoiding peer review.

• Conducting double-blind studies.

• Only replicating experiments that confirm the hypothesis.

(Passage 2) Why is it essential for scientists to be aware of their own biases?

• To confirm their initial hypotheses.

• To ensure their research is as objective as possible.

• To avoid conducting experiments.

• To only gather data that supports their beliefs.