Masked Man Fallacy Quiz

This quiz helps determine if you are susceptible to the masked man fallacy, a cognitive bias that involves mistaken identity based on the lack of information about an object or person.

Question 1 of 7Version: 1.0

You see someone in a red hat robbing a store on the news. Later, you meet your friend who is also wearing a red hat. Do you assume your friend might be the thief?

Yes, it could be them since they wear a red hat.

No, many people wear red hats.

I would ask my friend if they own a red hat.

I would be cautious but need more evidence.