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What is the Halo Effect?
Which of the following is an example of Classism?
What is the main difference between prejudice and discrimination?
What does Ageism refer to?
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Which type of prejudice involves the belief that groups of people can be separated based on race dominance?
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What is Sexism based on?
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What is the main impact of bias and prejudice on our dealings?
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Which type of bias occurs when people rely too heavily on the initial information they find?
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What does Confirmation Bias entail?
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In what situation does Conformity Bias typically occur?
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What happens during Media Bias?
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Which scenario best exemplifies the concept of Bias as described in the text?
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Study Notes
Types of Bias and Prejudice
- The Halo Effect is a cognitive bias where the overall impression of a person, group, or thing influences specific judgments or feelings about them.
- An example of Classism is when a person is denied a job or promotion due to their social class or background.
- The main difference between prejudice and discrimination is that prejudice is an unjustified attitude towards a group, while discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different groups.
- Ageism refers to the discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age.
- Racism involves the belief that groups of people can be separated based on race dominance, and is a form of prejudice.
Biases and Their Impacts
- Sexism is based on the belief that one gender is superior to the other.
- The main impact of bias and prejudice on our dealings is that they can lead to unfair treatment, discrimination, and social injustices.
- Anchoring Bias occurs when people rely too heavily on the initial information they find, and it influences their subsequent judgments or decisions.
- Confirmation Bias entails the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preconceptions, and ignore or reject information that contradicts them.
- Conformity Bias typically occurs when individuals adapt to the opinions or behaviors of a group, often at the expense of their own judgment or opinions.
Media Bias
- Media Bias occurs when the media presents information in a way that is biased, unfair, or incomplete, often to influence public opinion or perception.
- A scenario that best exemplifies the concept of Bias is when a company hires only young employees, ignoring qualified older candidates, due to the belief that youth is more innovative and productive.
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Description
This quiz delves into the distinctions between bias and prejudice, two terms often used interchangeably. Bias is defined as a preference for or against something, while prejudice involves preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience. Test your understanding of these concepts with scenarios provided in the quiz.
