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