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Quiz: Behavioural Biases - Rules of Thumb and Anchoring

AQA A level economics 7136 specification

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Building on what you've learned about decision-making and utility, let's test your understanding of behavioural biases, including rules of thumb and anchoring!

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What is a 'rule of thumb' in behavioural economics?

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Which of the following are examples of anchoring? (Select all that apply)

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Anchoring can affect decisions because individuals rely too heavily on the {{blank0}} piece of information they see.

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Why might a consumer use a rule of thumb instead of detailed analysis?

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What are potential drawbacks of using rules of thumb? (Select all that apply)

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Using {{blank0}} as a decision-making shortcut may help consumers make quicker choices but can sometimes lead to errors.

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