What is anchoring bias?

A Being stuck in one location

B Over-relying on the first piece of information received when making decisions

C Refusing to change your mind

D Being biased toward boats

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Anchoring bias occurs when people over-rely on the first piece of information they encounter.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is anchoring bias?" is Option B: Over-relying on the first piece of information received when making decisions.

The other options — A) Being stuck in one location, C) Refusing to change your mind, D) Being biased toward boats — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: Anchoring bias occurs when people over-rely on the first piece of information they encounter.

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What is anchoring bias?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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