Exploring the Differences Between Bias and Prejudice

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What is bias?

A tendency to be open-minded and consider all perspectives equally

A tendency to agree with everyone's opinions

A tendency to make decisions based on current information

A tendency to prefer one thing over another, resulting in unfairness (correct)

Which of the following is an example of anchoring bias?

Selecting a candidate because they have a unique perspective

Picking the first option provided without considering others (correct)

Changing your opinion after hearing a variety of viewpoints

Choosing a restaurant based on online reviews

How does confirmation bias manifest?

By searching for and favoring information that supports existing beliefs (correct)

By ignoring any information that contradicts personal views

By constantly changing one's beliefs without any basis

By considering all viewpoints equally

What is media bias?

When journalists selectively report and cover news based on their preferences Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes conformity bias?

Adapting behavior or beliefs to fit in with a group Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between prejudice and discrimination?

Prejudice refers to a person's thought or attitude, while discrimination is the behavior acted upon by prejudice. Signup and view all the answers

Which example best illustrates ageism?

Thinking that all adults should not be hired as they become a burden. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sexism?

A prejudice based on sex or gender. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of prejudice involves grouping individuals based on wealth, occupation, income, and social network?

Classism Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the 'Halo Effect'?

Perceptions on everything else about a person are distorted because of one wonderful trait. Signup and view all the answers

Exploring the Differences Between Bias and Prejudice

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Questions and Answers

What is bias?

Which of the following is an example of anchoring bias?

How does confirmation bias manifest?

What is media bias?

What characterizes conformity bias?

What is the main difference between prejudice and discrimination?

Which example best illustrates ageism?

What is the definition of sexism?

Which type of prejudice involves grouping individuals based on wealth, occupation, income, and social network?

What happens during the 'Halo Effect'?

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