The concept of 'anchoring' refers to the tendency of individuals to rely heavily on the first piece of information they encounter (the 'anchor') when making decisions. Even if the anchor is arbitrary or irrelevant, it can disproportionately influence subsequent judgments. Anchoring occurs because people adjust insufficiently away from the initial value, leading to biased outcomes. This cognitive bias affects various domains, including pricing, negotiation, and everyday choices.
🎧 Лекция
Professor: Now let me give you a real-life example. Imagine you're shopping for a used car. The dealer first shows you a car priced at $30,000. You immediately think, 'Wow, that's expensive.' But then the dealer says, 'Actually, this one is $25,000.' You feel relieved and think it's a good deal. Now, if the dealer had started at $20,000 and then said $18,000, you might still feel it's a bit high. In both cases, the final price is similar, but your perception of the deal changes because of the initial price. The first number you saw served as an anchor. Even though $30,000 was arbitrary, it made $25,000 seem reasonable. This shows how anchoring can manipulate your judgment.
❓ Вопрос Question: Using the example from the lecture, explain the concept of anchoring.
📊 Критерии оценки TOEFL Speaking Task 3
Delivery: Fluency, pronunciation, intonation
Language Use: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety
Topic Development: Accurately explain the reading concept and restate the lecture examples
Scored 0-30 based on holistic scoring (original 0-4, scaled to 30). 30s preparation, 60s response.
💡 Советы
Note the core concept definition from the reading (usually 1-2 sentences)
Record 1-2 specific examples the professor uses in the lecture
Start with the concept definition, then explain with lecture examples
Use template phrases: "The reading defines... The professor illustrates this by..."
Keep within 60s; ensure clarity and fluency
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