Robert Is Married to Wendy Who Is an Avid User

question 31

Multiple Choice

Robert is married to Wendy who is an avid user of various social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Wendy often posts pictures of Robert and their children on these sites, but Robert is concerned about privacy and the digital space. He's heard that once an image or post is submitted to cyberspace, it can never be removed. He's asked Wendy not to post any more pictures of him, their home, or children and especially doesn't want Sarah to mention when they're going on vacation or leaving their home. Robert uses the Internet for work and enjoys e-mail but does not participate in any digital online media. Robert would most likely be categorized as a(n)

• A) inactive
• B) joiner
• C) spectator
• D) critic

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

The habit of looking for, comprehending, selecting, and reminiscing about information that validates an individual's prior convictions or theories.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to believe, after learning an outcome, that one would have foreseen it, also known as the "knew-it-all-along" effect.

Timing Bias

A form of cognitive bias where an individual's decisions or perceptions are influenced by the timing of information or events.

Base Rate Neglect

The tendency to ignore information about general principles in favor of very specific but vivid information.