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What is the difference between biases and prejudices?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a type of bias?
- Anchoring Bias
- Religious Prejudice (correct)
- Conformity Bias
- Confirmation Bias
What is anchoring 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?
Which of the following is an example of media bias?
What is confirmation bias?
What is confirmation bias?
Which of the following is an example of conformity bias?
Which of the following is an example of conformity bias?
What is the Halo Effect?
What is the Halo Effect?
Which of the following is a type of prejudice?
Which of the following is a type of prejudice?
What is sexism?
What is sexism?
Which of the following is an example of classism?
Which of the following is an example of classism?
Which of the following is an example of religious prejudice?
Which of the following is an example of religious prejudice?
A bias is always negative.
A bias is always negative.
A prejudice is always conscious.
A prejudice is always conscious.
Biases and prejudices are the same thing.
Biases and prejudices are the same thing.
Prejudice is always harmful.
Prejudice is always harmful.
All biases are bad.
All biases are bad.
Which type of bias happens when an individual relies on the first information received, even if it is not necessarily accurate or reliable?
Which type of bias happens when an individual relies on the first information received, even if it is not necessarily accurate or reliable?
Confirmation bias can be a barrier to learning.
Confirmation bias can be a barrier to learning.
Which type of bias is often present in news reporting when journalists select and report events in a way that favors a particular perspective?
Which type of bias is often present in news reporting when journalists select and report events in a way that favors a particular perspective?
Which type of bias occurs when an individual adjusts their beliefs or behaviors to align with the majority, even if they disagree?
Which type of bias occurs when an individual adjusts their beliefs or behaviors to align with the majority, even if they disagree?
The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias that has a purely negative outcome.
The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias that has a purely negative outcome.
Which type of prejudice is based on someone's sex or gender?
Which type of prejudice is based on someone's sex or gender?
Classism always involves financial inequity.
Classism always involves financial inequity.
What are some examples of ageism?
What are some examples of ageism?
Religious prejudice is always based on a person's specific beliefs.
Religious prejudice is always based on a person's specific beliefs.
Which type of prejudice is based on an individual's race?
Which type of prejudice is based on an individual's race?
Racism is primarily a personal prejudice.
Racism is primarily a personal prejudice.
Bias, prejudice and discrimination are all synonymous with each other.
Bias, prejudice and discrimination are all synonymous with each other.
Flashcards
Anchoring Bias
Anchoring Bias
A type of bias where people place too much emphasis on the first piece of information they receive, even if it isn't necessarily the most accurate.
Media Bias
Media Bias
A type of bias where the media chooses which stories to cover and how to present them, potentially influencing public opinion.
Confirmation Bias
Confirmation Bias
A type of bias where people tend to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs, ignoring contradictory evidence.
Conformity Bias
Conformity Bias
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Halo Effect
Halo Effect
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Bias
Bias
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Prejudice
Prejudice
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Sexism
Sexism
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Classism
Classism
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Ageism
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Religious Prejudice
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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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Description
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.
