English Class: Biases vs Prejudices
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What is the difference between biases and prejudices?

A bias is a predisposition or inclination, often unconscious, that can influence our judgments. A prejudice is a preconceived opinion about a person or group, often negative and based on stereotypes or limited information.

Which of the following is NOT a type of bias?

  • Anchoring Bias
  • Religious Prejudice (correct)
  • Conformity Bias
  • Confirmation Bias

    • What is anchoring bias?

    Anchoring bias occurs when we rely too heavily on the first piece of information we receive, even if it's not necessarily accurate or reliable. It can influence our judgments and decisions.

    Which of the following is an example of media bias?

    <p>A news outlet always shows negative stories about a particular political party, ignoring its achievements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is confirmation bias?

    <p>Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms our existing beliefs, while ignoring or downplaying evidence that contradicts them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of conformity bias?

    <p>A person agrees with a group decision, even if they don't fully agree, just to fit in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Halo Effect?

    <p>The Halo effect is a cognitive bias where our perception of a person's overall positive traits can influence our judgment of their other attributes, even if they may be unrelated or unobserved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of prejudice?

    <p>Racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sexism?

    <p>Sexism is a form of prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender. It involves holding unfair beliefs about people based on their gender, often leading to the idea that one gender is superior or inferior to the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of classism?

    <p>A teacher gives more attention to students from wealthy families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of religious prejudice?

    <p>A student avoids working with a classmate because of their different religious beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A bias is always negative.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A prejudice is always conscious.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Biases and prejudices are the same thing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prejudice is always harmful.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All biases are bad.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bias happens when an individual relies on the first information received, even if it is not necessarily accurate or reliable?

    <p>Anchoring bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Confirmation bias can be a barrier to learning.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bias is often present in news reporting when journalists select and report events in a way that favors a particular perspective?

    <p>Media bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bias occurs when an individual adjusts their beliefs or behaviors to align with the majority, even if they disagree?

    <p>Conformity bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias that has a purely negative outcome.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of prejudice is based on someone's sex or gender?

    <p>Sexism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Classism always involves financial inequity.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of ageism?

    <p>Some examples of ageism include assumptions that older people are not as capable of learning new things, that they are set in their ways, or that they cannot meet the demands of a modern job. Ageism can also manifest in discrimination in areas like housing, healthcare, and employment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Religious prejudice is always based on a person's specific beliefs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of prejudice is based on an individual's race?

    <p>Racism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Racism is primarily a personal prejudice.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bias, prejudice and discrimination are all synonymous with each other.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    English Class

    • The class is about differentiating biases from prejudices.

    Biases and Prejudices

    • Bias is an unfair preference for or against someone or something.
    • Prejudice is an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, formed without proof or reason.
      • It is about holding a biased belief or feeling about a group of people.
      • Examples include sexism, racism, classism, ageism, and religious prejudice.

    Types of Biases

    • Anchoring bias is when decisions are unduly influenced by the first piece of information encountered.
      • Example: If you see a shirt priced at $100 and then another for $50, you might mistakenly assume the $50 shirt is a great deal.
    • Media bias occurs when journalists or news outlets favor certain events or stories, or how events are reported.
      • Example: A news station always highlights a particular team's victories but rarely mentions their losses.
    • Confirmation bias is when you favor information that confirms your existing beliefs, and dismiss information that contradicts them
      • Example: Believing chocolate always helps you concentrate, ignoring the times when it doesn't.
    • Conformity bias occurs when a person makes a wrong or awkward decision to fit in with a group or satisfy the group.
      • Example: Agreeing that a movie is great when you actually didn't like it, just so you fit in with a group.
    • Halo effect is when one's overall opinion of someone is positive and thus influences the perception of their other qualities
      • Example: If someone is friendly, one also thinks they must be smart or talented.

    Types of Prejudice

    • Racism - prejudice that one race is either superior or inferior to another.
      • Example - A hiring manager rejects a candidate from a certain race without considering their skills.
    • Sexism - prejudice against someone based on their sex or gender.
      • Example - A teacher gives harder math problems to boys and easier reading tasks to girls.
    • Classism - prejudice based on someone's social or economic status.
      • Example - A teacher giving more attention to students from wealthy families instead of lower-income students.
    • Ageism - prejudice against someone based on their age.
      • Example - A teacher assuming an older student is too old to learn new technology.
    • Religious Prejudice - judging or treating someone unfairly based on their religious beliefs.
      • Example - Teasing a student for bringing vegetarian food to lunch because of their faith.

    Note Taking Instructions

    • Divide into 10 groups.
    • Each group chooses one concept from the given options.
    • Define the word/concept.
    • Give some examples.

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    This quiz focuses on differentiating biases from prejudices. You will learn the definitions and examples of various types of biases such as anchoring bias, media bias, and confirmation bias in contrast to prejudices. Test your understanding of these important concepts in this English class context.

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