Biology Deck 1

Question 1

confirmation bias

Answer 1

blind spot that creates gaps in knowledge by overlooking logic, strategy, and probability, reasoning error or flaws in judgement

Question 2

Cognitive Dissonance

Answer 2

psychological state of discomfort when a person holds conflicting beliefs or values

Question 3

The Dunning- Kruger Effect

Answer 3

a type of cognitive bias based on overestimation of one’s knowledge or skills

Question 4

science

Answer 4

Study of the natural world that is based on evidence that is demonstrated through observations or experiments that can be shared, examined, and questioned.

Question 5

evidence

Answer 5

Repeatable, consistent, and measurable information that can be shared and verified.

Question 6

conspiracy theory

Answer 6

concept used to explain

Question 7

characteristics of life

Answer 7

1) composed of at least one cell
2) reproduce
3) acquire and process energy
4) respond to stimuli
5) maintain homeostasis
6) can change over time

Question 8

control

Answer 8

unchanged group in an experiment

Question 9

variables

Answer 9

types:
independent - the changed variable
dependent - the measured variable, needs the independent variable

Question 10

science as an approach (4 steps)

Answer 10

1) observations
2) opinion
3) hypothesis
4) prediction