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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #174
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the main topic of the talk?
A) The history of political campaigns
B) A common error in human thinking
C) How to make better financial decisions
D) Research methods in psychology
2. What does the professor say about confirmation bias?
A) It is the most dangerous cognitive bias
B) It is a deliberate way to ignore facts
C) It involves preferring supportive information
D) It only affects personal relationships
Professor: Alright, let's begin today's lecture on cognitive biases. Simply put, a cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking that affects the decisions and judgments people make. One classic example is the confirmation bias, where we tend to favor information that confirms our existing beliefs. For instance, if you believe a certain political candidate is dishonest, you're more likely to notice and remember news stories that support that view. Understanding these biases is crucial because they operate subconsciously and can impact our daily lives.
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