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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #033
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A) The history of critical thinking
B) The influence of political news
C) An introduction to cognitive biases
D) A review of a recent psychology study
2. Why does the professor mention a political candidate?
A) To give an example of confirmation bias
B) To begin a debate on politics
C) To critique a recent news story
D) To show how biases can be avoided
Today, we're going to start our discussion on cognitive biases. Simply put, a cognitive bias is a systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment. One well-known example is confirmation bias, where people favor information that confirms their existing beliefs. For instance, if you believe a certain political candidate is dishonest, you'll likely pay more attention to news stories that support that view. Understanding these biases is crucial for critical thinking and objective analysis.
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