« previous next »

Author Question: What sorts of cognitive biases do people engage in that help them to feel better about themselves ... (Read 109 times)

sc00by25

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 596
on: Jun 22, 2018
What sorts of cognitive biases do people engage in that help them to feel better about themselves (i.e., what cognitive biases work to satisfy the motivation for self-enhancement)?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The most respected jobs of 2013 based on ratings of the honesty and ethical standards of occupations include ____.
 
  a. lobbyists
  b. media reporters
  c. corporate lawyers
  d. nurses


ciecieme

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a . Confirmation bias: Helps people to feel that their ideas and beliefs are the correct ones.
b. False consensus effect: People tend to show this effect for opinions and attitudes, as well as for their weaknesses and faults; helps them to feel that their views are the correct ones and that their weaknesses and faults are relatively forgivable.
c. False uniqueness effect: People tend to show this effect for their strengths; helps them to feel that their strengths are even more impressive than they really are.
d. Illusion of control: Helps people to feel that they have more power over things than they really do.

Answer to Question 2

D


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

sc00by25

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 596
Reply #2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thank you


ciecieme

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #3 on: Jun 22, 2018
No problem :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

Did you know?

Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Despite claims by manufacturers, the supplement known as Ginkgo biloba was shown in a study of more than 3,000 participants to be ineffective in reducing development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people.

Gurung people of Nepal Gurung people of Nepal
How do you set yourself apart in a country so rich that of its 4.6 million people, 79,000 are ... How do you set yourself apart in a country so rich that of its 4.6 million people, 79,000 are ...
Democracy (or “democratization”) is a global social movement. People all over the world yearn ... Democracy (or “democratization”) is a global social movement. People all over the world yearn ...
The energy set-point view that is the basis of many people’s thinking about hunger and eating. The energy set-point view that is the basis of many people’s thinking about hunger and eating.
Cognitive Development of Children Cognitive Development of Children
Why do people hate mathematics? Why do people hate mathematics?
Video: Renin/Angiotensin (water gain from urine & Na ion and water reabsorption)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library