Cognitive Bias Quiz

A reporter is writing an article on men and women and their SAT scores. He believes that men have better scores than women, and he has found evidence that he is right on the internet. He is not looking for support for the opposite viewpoint. What type of bias is this?

Your dad read that using cell phones can cause brain cancer. He refuses to buy a cell phone because he is afraid of contracting cancer from using one. No matter how much you try to persuade him with other information, he will not listen. This is an example of?

Eden had an A on the history pop quiz, so she has decided that she doesn’t need to study for the next history test and essay. The teacher has told the students to look up some sites that will help them write the essay. Eden thinks she doesn't need to search for more information because she did so well on the quiz. What bias is Eden exhibiting?

Brandon Loves the LA Dodgers. He has always read the Dodgers website for all his MLB information. The NY Yankees have won more trophies, but he still thinks the Dodgers are a better team. Which bias is Brandon exhibiting?

Ann noticed that Bill will not read any other news about politics except in his favorite newspaper. She tried to convince him to read other newspapers, so he sees both sides of political issues. Ann tends to focus on what is wrong with issues and tends not to look for the positive, but she thinks that she is a very open minded person and is not biased like Bill. What is Ann dealing with?

Kate has been watching the World Cup, and she really doesn't like the Brazilian team. She was very disappointed with them last World Cup, and has read all the articles criticizing their game. She does not look for anything positive about the team.

Connor told Jason that Northern California votes republican, and he can prove it because that was what was said in Brietbart News and on Fox News, which he sees in his twitter feed. What bias is Connor exhibiting?

Bill mentioned in scenario 5 will not read any other news about politics except in his favorite newspaper. What bias is Bill dealing with?