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Cognitive Bias v Problem-solving

Posted By: Mr Majestyk
Date: Friday, 9 November 2012, at 11:15 a.m.

In Response To: I'm wondering why peopole always do good in the quiz? (Mochy)

The moment one utters "I'm going to give you a test", the subjects' motivation to solve the problem goes into overdrive. There are many forms of Cog B that support why subjects perform well in tests. For instance, who is conducting the test/quiz can greatly influence performance.

"...Probablly because you don't see it is a problem over the board".

Exactly!

We often look for shortcuts or heuristics to aid us when there is insufficient information at hand. Do you think some here will be looking for strange plays when a popular player posts a problem?

NBM

Messages In This Thread

• I'm wondering why peopole always do good in the quiz?
  Mochy -- Thursday, 8 November 2012, at 3:43 p.m.
  • I'm wondering why peopole always do good in the quiz?
    Casper van der Tak -- Thursday, 8 November 2012, at 5:24 p.m.
    • +1
      Taper_Mike -- Thursday, 8 November 2012, at 6:01 p.m.
      • +1
        Timothy Chow -- Thursday, 8 November 2012, at 6:36 p.m.
        • +1
          Casper van der Tak -- Thursday, 8 November 2012, at 6:44 p.m.
      • +1
        Casper van der Tak -- Thursday, 8 November 2012, at 6:42 p.m.
  • RIP Chicago Point
    higonefive -- Friday, 9 November 2012, at 7:49 a.m.
  • Cognitive Bias v Problem-solving
    Mr Majestyk -- Friday, 9 November 2012, at 11:15 a.m.
    • Cognitive Bias v Problem-solving
      higonefive -- Friday, 9 November 2012, at 3:18 p.m.
  • I'm wondering why peopole always do good in the quiz?
    ah_clem -- Friday, 9 November 2012, at 5:18 p.m.
  • XG++ Analyze
    mochy -- Tuesday, 13 November 2012, at 9:36 a.m.