Quiz 1: Why Smart People Make Terrible Money Decisions

Question 1 of 10

According to the session, why does the brain treat a falling share price similarly to a physical predator?

Because it is a logical, calculated response to losing assets.

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Because the brain cannot distinguish between modern financial threats and ancient physical dangers.

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Because the prefrontal cortex prioritizes financial data over physical safety.

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Because financial loss causes immediate physical pain in the nervous system.

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Question 2 of 10

Which part of the brain acts as the primary ‘threat detection system,’ triggering a physical stress response when you see a negative financial update?

Prefrontal Cortex

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Amygdala

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Hippocampus

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Occipital Lobe

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Question 3 of 10

What physiological change occurs during an amygdala hijack that most impacts financial decision-making?

Increased blood flow to the digestive system.

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Blood flow shifts away from the prefrontal cortex

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Decreased heart rate and blood pressure.

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Enhanced activity in the language centers of the brain.

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Question 4 of 10

Which of the following is an example of the “catastrophising” thinking pattern described in the lesson?

Checking a bank balance once a week.

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Assuming a single market dip will lead to total financial ruin.

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Seeking professional advice before making a major purchase.

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Acknowledging that an unexpected bill is stressful.

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Question 5 of 10

What is “System 1” thinking according to Daniel Kahneman’s framework mentioned in the text?

Slow, deliberate, and analytical reasoning

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Fast, automatic, and emotional pattern-matching.

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The ability to calculate compound interest over time.

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The part of the brain that builds rational arguments for actions.

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Question 6 of 10

Why does high intelligence not necessarily protect someone from making poor financial decisions?

Because intelligent people are more likely to ignore the news.

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Because intelligent people have smaller amygdalas.

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Because financial literacy and intelligence are completely unrelated.

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Because the intellect can be recruited to create rationalizations for fear-based decisions.

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Question 7 of 10

The feeling that you must “act now” on a financial notification before the window closes is known as:

Urgency

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Hypervigilance

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Black-and-white thinking

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Cognitive Restructuring

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Question 8 of 10

Which physiological strategy is recommended to downregulate the stress response within 60 to 90 seconds?

Rapid, shallow chest breathing.

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Vigorous physical exercise

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Slow, extended exhale breathing

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Drinking a high-caffeine beverage.

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Question 9 of 10

What does the practice of “naming the experience” achieve in the brain?

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Question 10 of 10

The “mandatory pause” before making a financial decision is intended to:

Avoid making a decision altogether.

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Allow the prefrontal cortex to come back online.

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Wait for the market to improve.

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Increase the level of anxiety until you are forced to act.

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