Set 5: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

PASSAGE

Anchoring bias: initial information disproportionately affects judgments. When shown a high price first, people estimate higher values for unrelated items.

What does anchoring bias suggest?

A. First impressions don't matter.

B. Initial information skews later judgments.

C. People are perfectly rational.✓ Correct

D. Prices are always fair.

Detailed Explanation

This question requires you to identify evidence that supports a claim. 'Initial information disproportionately affects judgments.' The best evidence directly and explicitly supports the stated claim without requiring assumptions. Match specific textual details or data points to the claim being made. The correct answer provides clear, direct support. Strong evidence directly addresses the claim without requiring additional interpretation. When evaluating options, look for quotes or data that explicitly support the statement. Weak evidence may be tangentially related but doesn't provide direct proof.

Key Evidence:

• "Anchoring bias: initial information disproportionately affects judgments"

Why others are wrong: A (This option is incorrect.), B (This option is incorrect.), D (This option is incorrect.).

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