Bias and Prejudice Flashcards
(35 cards)
It is a single-sided illogical and non-neutral support of a viewpoint in favor of others.
Bias
TRUE OR FALSE
Bias is an inclination for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.
TRUE
This word is most commonly used to refer to a preconceived judgment toward a people or person because of race, social skills, gender, ethnicity, homelessness, age, disability, political beliefs, obesity, religion, or sexual orientation.
Prejudice
TRUE OR FALSE
Prejudice is a generalized impression or notion that an idea, belief, person, or group is better than others regardless of relevant factors or circumstances that must be considered.
FALSE
Bias
TRUE OR FALSE
Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE
Bias may also be an unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual solely on the individual’s membership in a social group.
FALSE
Prejudice
Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.
The newly opened hotel in our town accommodates only rich people.
Bias
Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.
A big amount of food was shared with his closest neighbor only.
Bias
Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.
A person with a mental condition should be prohibited from schooling. They may not have the learning potential.
Prejudice
Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.
All Asians are considered inferior in their knowledge of the international language.
Prejudice
Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.
On her birthday, she announces to her classmates that only close friends are invited.
Bias
Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.
Being a new member of the group, his opinion was rejected during the meeting as the senior officers underrated it.
Prejudice
Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.
He’s considered dumb because his grades in all subjects are poor.
Prejudice
What are the 5 types of bias?
(1) Anchoring Bias
(2) Media Bias
(3) Confirmation [Bias]
(4) Conformity [Bias]
(5) Halo Effect
This happens when people are too relied on current information or the initial information they find in decision-making.
Anchoring Bias
This happens when the journalist and news producers in the mass media select what to report and cover.
Media Bias
This happens when one tends to search for, interpret, favor and remember information supporting one’s beliefs and views.
Confirmation [Bias]
This happens when one makes a wrong or uncomfortable decision to fit in to please a group of people.
Conformity [Bias]
This happens when one sees the wonderful thing about a person and let the perceptions on everything else about that person be distorted.
Halo Effect
Identify what type of bias is in the given.
If you saw a 5,000 dollar car first and the 30,000 dollar car second, you might think its very expensive.
Anchoring Bias
Identify what type of bias is in the given.
Although I did not agree with my will, I went with them to be happy. I was ashamed of my helpless decision.
Conformity [Bias]
Identify what type of bias is in the given.
When he found out that the report did not agree with his views, he immediately researched facts to prove that he was right.
Confirmation [Bias]
Identify what type of bias is in the given.
Among the applicants, only Leo’s papers were completely reviewed because the manager was impressed with his awards and commendations.
Halo Effect
Identify what type of bias is in the given.
As a witness to the incident, I can attest that the reported news is far from what I see because the events are reversed and untrue.
Media Bias
