1.
A person who believes in a specific diet only reads articles that support the diet's benefits, ignoring studies that show potential drawbacks.
A
Confirmation Bias
B
Emotional Influences
C
Overconfidence
2.
A student skips studying for an exam because they believe they already know all the material, only to perform poorly due to gaps in their understanding.
A
Groupthink
B
Overconfidence
C
Emotional Influences
3.
During an argument with a friend, a person lets their anger cloud their judgment and refuses to see the friend’s point of view, even though it might be valid.
A
Stereotyping and Prejudice
B
Assumptions and beliefs
C
Emotional Influences
4.
In a team meeting, everyone agrees with the leader’s idea, even though some members privately disagree, because they want to maintain harmony and avoid conflict.
A
Overconfidence
B
Groupthink
C
Emotional Influences
5.
A manager assumes that a new hire from a certain background won't perform well based on preconceived notions, without giving them a fair opportunity.
A
Stereotyping and Prejudice
B
Assumptions and Beliefs
C
Overconfidence
6.
A person assumes that all expensive products are high quality and makes purchases without researching alternatives, which might offer the same value at a lower cost.
A
Emotional Influences
B
Assumptions and Beliefs
C
Stereotyping and Prejudice
7.
Instead of reading and analyzing a complex article, a person relies on the headline alone to form their opinion on a political issue.
A
Mental Laziness
B
Cultural and Social Influences
C
Overconfidence
8.
A teenager chooses a career path because it’s highly valued by their family and community, without considering whether it aligns with their personal interests or strengths.
A
Information Overload
B
Mental Laziness
C
Cultural and Social Influences
9.
A worker under a tight deadline makes a hasty decision without thoroughly evaluating the options, leading to mistakes that could have been avoided with more time.
A
Information Overload
B
Time Pressure and Stress
C
Emotional Influences
10.
A shopper feels overwhelmed by the sheer number of online reviews for a product and ends up making a random choice rather than carefully evaluating the options.