In Chapter 1, we learned how to recognize cognitive bias which are psychological
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Question
In Chapter 1, we learned how to recognize cognitive bias which are psychological factors unconsciously affecting belief formation. Consider the following example: “The winner of this year's spelling bee is a straight-A student whose favorite subject is science, which isn't surprising, because we students interested in science learn to pay attention to details.” The cognitive bias used is:
A. negativity bias.
B. fundamental attribution error.
C. obedience to authority.
D. better-than-average illusion.
Explanation / Answer
B. fundamental attribution error.