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What is bias characterized by?
What is bias characterized by?
Which type of bias occurs when people rely too much on initial information in decision-making?
Which type of bias occurs when people rely too much on initial information in decision-making?
What is the main characteristic of Confirmation Bias?
What is the main characteristic of Confirmation Bias?
In the context of bias, what does conformity entail?
In the context of bias, what does conformity entail?
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What distinguishes media bias?
What distinguishes media bias?
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What is the Halo Effect?
What is the Halo Effect?
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What is the main characteristic of Racism?
What is the main characteristic of Racism?
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What is the key aspect of Sexism?
What is the key aspect of Sexism?
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How does Classism manifest?
How does Classism manifest?
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What defines Ageism?
What defines Ageism?
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Study Notes
Bias and Prejudice
- Bias and prejudice have a negative impact on our interactions and are often used interchangeably.
- Bias is a tendency to favor or support one person, group, thing, or point of view over another, resulting in unfairness.
Types of Bias
- Anchoring Bias: relying too heavily on initial information in decision-making.
- Media Bias: selective reporting and coverage by journalists and news producers.
- Confirmation Bias: searching for information that supports one's beliefs and views.
- Conformity Bias: making a wrong decision to fit in with a group.
- Halo Effect: letting a positive impression of someone influence opinions on other aspects of that person.
Prejudice
- Prejudice refers to pre-judging without evidence or knowledge, resulting in unfavorable opinions or feelings.
- Prejudice can strongly influence behavior and interactions with others, especially towards those who are different.
Types of Prejudice
- Racism: belief in the dominance of one race over another.
- Sexism: prejudice based on sex or gender.
- Classism: prejudice based on social class or socioeconomic status.
- Ageism: prejudice towards older people and the aging process.
- Religious Prejudice: prejudice based on religious beliefs.
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Explore the differences between bias and prejudice, and how they can negatively impact interactions. Learn about bias as a tendency to favor one thing over another, leading to unfairness. Examine scenarios to identify instances of favoritism and unfairness.
