Measurement, Assessment, and Evaluation

Which of the following cognitive biases is considered a component of decision traps that can negatively impact an objective evaluatory frame...

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. The 'status quo' trap
B. The 'sunk cost' trap
C. The 'confirmation bias' trap Correct

Explanation

Confirmation bias is a significant decision trap where an evaluator tends to search for, interpret, or favor information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs about a student's performance. This bias undermines the objectivity required in educational assessment, as it prevents the evaluator from considering evidence that might contradict their initial assumptions or expectations regarding the learning process.

D. The 'recency' trap

Correct Answer

The 'confirmation bias' trap