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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #085
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the main purpose of the talk?
A) To summarize the results of a study
B) To challenge a popular theory
C) To introduce a new academic topic
D) To assign a research project
2. According to the professor, what is confirmation bias?
A) A tendency to make decisions too quickly
B) A preference for simple information
C) A habit of ignoring conflicting evidence
D) A method for making rational judgments
Professor: Today we're beginning our unit on cognitive biases. These are systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment. In simple terms, they are mental shortcuts that our brains take, which can sometimes lead to errors in thinking. A classic example is the confirmation bias, where people tend to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs. We'll explore several types of biases this week and discuss how they affect our decision-making in everyday life.
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