Which of the Following Is a Cognitive Bias That Contributes

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cognitive bias that contributes to the failure of decision makers to acquire enough information to make a good decision?

• A)Perceptual defence
• B)Anchoring effect
• C)Satisficing
• D)Hindsight
• E)Confirmation bias

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Definitions:

Physical Memory Trace

Hypothetical means by which memories are stored physically in the brain.

Encoded Memory

The process of converting a perceived item of interest into a construct that can be stored within the brain and recalled later from short-term or long-term memory.

Forgetting Curve

A graphical representation of the decline in memory retention over time, showing how information is lost when there is no attempt to retain it.

Ebbinghaus

A psychologist known for his work on memory, specifically the discovery of the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.