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Which situation shows that there is prejudice?

  • Both a and c (correct)
  • The boss fired the woman because of her religion.
  • The kid won the contest because his dad is the judge.
  • The boss doesn't like her religion.

A prejudicial attitude towards older people is known as:

  • Ageism (correct)
  • Racism
  • Religion
  • Classism

A prejudicial attitude against people with a different race is known as:

  • Ageism
  • Classism
  • Racism (correct)
  • Religion

A prejudice on people who are financially challenged is known as:

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A prejudice against people who are not in the same social class as them is known as:

<p>Classism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bias causes journalists to selectively report certain events while ignoring others?

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

What is the term for the bias that leads people to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs?

<p>Confirmation bias (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bias causes people to make judgments based on initial information, even when presented with new contradictory evidence?

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What term describes the bias that occurs when people change their behavior or opinions to align with a perceived majority view?

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Which bias causes people to attribute positive qualities to someone based on a single positive trait or characteristic?

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Which type of bias can lead to suboptimal decision-making processes and skewed judgments?

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What is bias?

<p>A tendency to favor or support or against a particular person, group, thing, or point of view over another which results in unfairness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of bias?

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Which type of bias occurs when individuals rely too heavily on the first piece of information they encounter during decision-making?

<p>Anchoring Bias (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not a characteristic of bias?

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Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias?

<p>A manager selectively interpreting data to confirm preconceived notions about an employee (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes anchoring bias from other types of bias?

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Flashcards

What is bias?

Unfairly favoring or opposing a person, group, thing, or viewpoint.

What is ageism?

A prejudicial attitude towards older people.

What is racism?

Prejudice or discrimination based on race.

What is classism?

Being prejudiced against people who are financially challenged.

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What is media bias?

Skewed reporting where journalists selectively cover events.

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What is confirmation bias?

Favoring information confirming existing beliefs.

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What is anchoring bias?

Making judgments based on initial information, even if contradictory.

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What is conformity bias?

Adjusting behavior to align with a perceived majority view.

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What is the halo effect?

Attributing positive qualities based on one positive trait.

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Example of confirmation bias?

Selectively interpreting data to back up existing opinions.

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Anchoring bias distinguished?

Over-relying on the first piece of information encountered.

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What are the types of bias?

Anchoring bias, media bias, confirmation bias, conformity bias, and halo effect.

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Not a characteristic of bias?

Objective assessment of all available information.

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Study Notes

Types of Bias

  • Bias is a tendency to favor or support, or be against, a particular person, group, thing, or point of view, resulting in unfairness.
  • Bias can also be an unfavorable opinion or feeling beforehand without knowledge, thought, or reason.

Prejudice

  • Prejudice is a prejudicial attitude towards a particular group of people, based on their race, religion, social class, age, etc.
  • Examples of prejudice include racism, ageism, classism, and religionism.

Specific Biases

  • Confirmation Bias: a tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and remember information that supports one's beliefs or views, while ignoring alternative possibilities.
  • Media Bias: the tendency of journalists and news producers to select certain events and stories to report, while ignoring others, based on subjective factors.
  • Anchoring Bias: the tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information encountered when making decisions, which sets the tone and direction for subsequent judgments.
  • Halo Effect: a type of bias where a general impression of a person, company, or product influences subsequent judgments and decisions.

Examples of Bias

  • A boss firing a woman because of her religion is an example of prejudice.
  • A kid winning a contest because his dad is the judge is another example of bias.
  • A prejudicial attitude towards older people is an example of ageism.
  • A prejudice against people with a different race is an example of racism.
  • A prejudice against people who are financially challenged is an example of classism.
  • A prejudice against people not in the same social class is an example of classism.

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