Cognitive biases

Question 1

What is a cognitive bias?

Answer 1

1. An error in the way we process information
2. Can get in the way or logical thinking

Question 2

What are the 3 types of cognitive biases?

Answer 2

1. Fundamental Attribution Error
2. Cognitive Contribution Bias
3. Hostile Attribution Bias

Question 3

What is fundamental attribution error?

Answer 3

1. Attributing people’s actions to their personal characteristics rather than considering other situations
2. Ignoring situational factors when judging someone’s behaviour

Question 4

What is cognitive confirmation bias?

Answer 4

1. Searching for information that confirms a pre-existing value or knowledge
2. Can explain why people fixate or confirmation from others
3. We interpret peoples opinions in a way that will support our own thoughts

Question 5

What is hostile attribution bias?

Answer 5

1. When a person perceives another persons behaviours as intentionally aggressive even when their behaviour is not intended that way
2. Can explain why some people get aggressive easily

Question 6

What is hostile attribution bias?

Answer 6

1. When a person perceives another persons behaviours as intentionally aggressive even when their behaviour is not intended that way
2. Can explain why some people get aggressive easily