Question

correctly match the type of memory bias with its description.
confirmation bias
tendency to verify and confirm our existing beliefs
misinformation effect
errors in memory that occur when new but incorrect information influences existing accurate memories
functional fixedness
schemas prevent us from seeing and using information in new and nontraditional ways
overconfidence
we are more certain than we should be that our memories and judgments are accurate.

Explanation:

• Confirmation bias: As per psychological concepts, it is the tendency to seek, interpret, and recall information in a way that verifies one's pre - existing beliefs.
• Misinformation effect: A well - known phenomenon in psychology where exposure to incorrect information after an event can distort a person's memory of that event.
• Functional fixedness: A cognitive bias (a type of memory/thinking bias in psychology) where people are limited in using an object only in its traditional way due to schemas (mental frameworks).
• Overconfidence: A psychological bias where individuals have excessive confidence in the accuracy of their memories and judgments.

Answer:

• Confirmation bias: Tendency to verify and confirm our existing beliefs.
• Misinformation effect: Errors in memory that occur when new but incorrect information influences existing accurate memories.
• Functional fixedness: Schemas prevent us from seeing and using information in new and nontraditional ways.
• Overconfidence: We are more certain than we should be that our memories and judgments are accurate.