Cognitive bias
What cognitive bias is the example below?
When Paul failed his driver's test, he claimed it was because the tester had it out for him. When he passed, he said it was because he is a great driver.
Self-serving bias
What schema is violated below?
A kid sees a red apple and thinks all apples are red, and is confused later when he sees a green apple.
Object schema
Who is the sender in the example below?
John said, "Hi" to Alex.
Alex didn't hear him and kept walking.
John
What ethic is being used below?
You find a wallet on the sidewalk with cash and ID inside.
You think to yourself: “A good and honest person would return this.”
So you take the time to contact the owner and give it back because being honest and kind is part of the kind of person you strive to be.
Virtue ethics
What is the name of the fictional wizarding school in Harry Potter?
Hogwarts
What cognitive bias is in the example below?
A Viking's fan said he knew it wasn't our year to go to the Super Bowl; however, during the pre-season games, he said we were going to win the Super Bowl for sure.
Hindsight bias
What schema is violated below?
Jamie thinks he's really strong, but a friend tells him that he is weak because he can only bench 105lbs.
Self schema
Who is the receiver in the example below?
John said, "Do you want to go to Subway?" to Alex.
Alex shrugged.
Alex
What ethic is being used?
A friend shows you a painting they made and asks
“Do you like it?”
You personally think it’s not very good, and you believe that telling the truth is a moral duty, no matter the situation.
So you say, “Honestly, it’s not my style — I don’t really like it.”
Deontology
Who is credited with inventing the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
What cognitive bias is in the example below?
A hiring manager has interviewed five candidates in a row, and all of them turned out to be underqualified. When the sixth candidate walks in, the manager thinks: “We’ve had so many bad ones in a row — this next person is bound to be good."
Gambler's bias
What schema is violated below?
You have always thought your friend, Bartelby, loved bowling because he goes every weekend. You are shocked to find out he hates bowling.
Person schema
What is the message in the example below?
John said, "Who's cat is this and why is it sleeping in my tuba?"
Who's cat is this and why is it sleeping in my tuba?
What ethic is being used?
A software engineer is programming a self-driving car. The car faces a potential accident scenario: it can either swerve left, injuring one pedestrian, or stay straight, hitting three pedestrians. The engineer decides to program the car to swerve left, reasoning: “It’s better to harm one person than three — that minimizes total harm.”
Consequentialism
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What cognitive bias is seen below?
Javier went to the gas station to buy energy drinks. He saw Alani was 50% off each if you buy two, but that deal seemed bad, so he bought Monster which was buy one get one free.
Framing effect
What schema is violated below?
You are attending a formal business meeting where everyone is wearing suits. However, one of the attendees walks in wearing pajamas, brings a large fast-food meal, puts their feet up on the table, and starts eating noisily while interrupting others.
Social schema
What is the feedback in the example below?
Alex asked John, "Can you pass the salt?"
John made a frustrated face, and Alex was confused.
John's facial expression
What ethic is being used?
A public health official is overseeing a new vaccine during a deadly pandemic. They discover that the vaccine could save millions of lives, but before it’s approved, they need more data. They can:
Follow protocol — wait several more months for full testing, during which thousands will die, or release it early, knowing there’s a small chance the vaccine could cause severe side effects in a few people.
The official decides to release the vaccine early, reasoning: “Even if some people are harmed, saving millions outweighs the risk to a few.”
Consequentialism
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
What cognitive bias is in the example below?
Brian thinks McDonald's always screws up your order in the drive through; even though they got his order right the last five times, today they forgot his small fry and he stated, "I knew it! They always screw up!"
Confirmation bias
What schema is violated in the example below?
You go to a movie theater and are shocked to find that everyone is dressed in costumes for the new movie, but you are only wearing casual clothes.
Event schema
What is the static in the interaction below?
John said, "Hey! Look out for that falling wasps nest!"
But Alex was so distracted thinking about how much he is afraid of wasps, so he didn't process what was said to him.
Alex's thoughts
What ethic is being used?
During a war, a woman is hiding several innocent refugees in her home. Armed soldiers knock on her door and ask,
“Are you hiding anyone here?”
She knows that if she tells the truth, the refugees will be captured and likely killed.
According to her moral belief, lying is always wrong, no matter the situation. So she tells the soldiers, “Yes, they’re here.”
Deontology
What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
Nitrogen