Thinking Errors

Question 1

What is the first thinking error

Answer 1

Fundamental Attribution

Question 2

Second thinking error

Answer 2

Mental Sets

Question 3

Third thinking error

Answer 3

Confirmation Bias

Question 4

What are mental sets?

Answer 4

Persisting on using problem-solving patterns that worked in the past but may not work now. Example: Throwing a tantrum when you were 5 may not work now

Question 5

What is fundamental attribution error?

Answer 5

When you overestimate the involvement of someone’s character on a situation and underestimate the external factors. Example: saying someone is a lazy person for arriving somewhere late, when it was really due to traffic

Question 6

What is Confirmation bias?

Answer 6

When you look for evidence that fits your own opinions and ignore evidence that is contrary

Question 7

What is Cognitive Dissonance?

Answer 7

When someones opinion may not match their actions, Example: Saying you dont support child labor and then buying SHEIN