Cognitive biases are systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment. We all have them, but which one has the strongest impact on your decision-making? Take this quiz to find out!
1. When faced with a decision, how do you typically respond?
I seek advice from others and tend to go with the majority opinion.
I gather as much information as possible and weigh the pros and cons.
I rely on my gut feeling and past experiences.
I stick with what I know and avoid taking risks.
2. How do you react when given a task with ambiguous instructions?
I ask for clarification to understand better before proceeding.
I try to interpret the instructions in the way that seems most beneficial to me.
I proceed based on my assumptions and previous experiences.
I feel anxious and may delay taking action until I get more information.
3. When thinking about your past failures, how do you typically explain them?
I attribute failures to external factors beyond my control.
I often blame others or bad luck for my failures.
I focus mostly on what I could have done differently to prevent failure.
I recognize that some failures were my fault, but others were due to external influences.
4. When interacting with others in a group setting, do you find it easier to:
Listen more and then decide whether to agree or voice a different opinion.
Agree with the group's opinions to maintain harmony.
Try to find a middle ground between different viewpoints in the group.
Voice my own opinions, even if they differ from the group's.
5. When you recall positive and negative events from your life, which do you find more impactful?
I think about both equally to learn from my past.
Positive events, as they motivate and encourage me.
Negative events, as they provide important lessons and warnings.
I tend to focus more on recent events, whether positive or negative.
6. When you're presented with new information that contradicts your beliefs, how do you typically respond?
I feel conflicted and seek additional information to resolve the discrepancy.
I critically evaluate the new information and consider updating my beliefs if necessary.
I dismiss the new information as incorrect or irrelevant.
I tend to stick with my original beliefs unless overwhelmingly convinced otherwise.
7. How do you approach investment decisions or financial risks?
I trust my intuition and past experiences with investments.
I prefer low-risk investments to avoid potential losses.
I follow expert advice or popular trends when making decisions.
I research thoroughly and balance between high-risk and low-risk options.
8. When making plans for the future, do you tend to:
Expect the best and believe things will go according to plan.
Plan conservatively and avoid making significant changes.
Prepare for various possible outcomes, both good and bad.
Focus on potential challenges and obstacles more than opportunities.
9. In a debate or argument, how do you handle differing opinions?
I seek a compromise that incorporates elements of different opinions.
I defend my viewpoint strongly and avoid changing my opinion.
I avoid conflict and may not express a strong opinion either way.
I listen to other viewpoints and may adjust my stance if they make sense.
10. How do you usually make important decisions under time pressure?
I might experience stress and struggle to make a decision quickly.
I go with my first instinct or the most readily available option.
I rely on advice or previous similar decisions to guide me.
I try to quickly gather and assess crucial information before deciding.
