Cognitive Biases Are the Result of

question 228

Multiple Choice

Cognitive biases are the result of

• A)heuristics used in the deliberative processes of the human brain.
• B)heuristics used in the intuitive processes of the human brain.
• C)deliberative processes of the human brain taking over the intuitive ones.
• D)the conflict between the older part and the newer part of the human brain.

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Definitions:

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe in the brain, crucial for executive functions such as decision making, social behavior, and personality.

Reticular Activating System

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that plays a crucial role in regulating arousal and sleep-wake transitions.

Awareness

The knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, often referring to the ability to directly know and perceive, to feel, or to be cognizant of events.

Stream of Consciousness

A literary style or mental process where thoughts and feelings are presented in a continuous flow, mimicking the human mind's natural operation.