Bias and Prejudice

Question 1

It is a single-sided illogical and non-neutral support of a viewpoint in favor of others.

Answer 1

Bias

Question 2

TRUE OR FALSE
Bias is an inclination for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

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.

Answer 3

Prejudice

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

FALSE
Bias

Question 5

TRUE OR FALSE
Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

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.

Answer 6

FALSE
Prejudice

Question 7

Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.

The newly opened hotel in our town accommodates only rich people.

Answer 7

Bias

Question 8

Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.

A big amount of food was shared with his closest neighbor only.

Answer 8

Bias

Question 9

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.

Answer 9

Prejudice

Question 10

Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.

All Asians are considered inferior in their knowledge of the international language.

Answer 10

Prejudice

Question 11

Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.

On her birthday, she announces to her classmates that only close friends are invited.

Answer 11

Bias

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Prejudice

Question 13

Identify if the given example is a Bias or Prejudice.

He’s considered dumb because his grades in all subjects are poor.

Answer 13

Prejudice

Question 14

What are the 5 types of bias?

Answer 14

(1) Anchoring Bias
(2) Media Bias
(3) Confirmation [Bias]
(4) Conformity [Bias]
(5) Halo Effect

Question 15

This happens when people are too relied on current information or the initial information they find in decision-making.

Answer 15

Anchoring Bias

Question 16

This happens when the journalist and news producers in the mass media select what to report and cover.

Answer 16

Media Bias

Question 17

This happens when one tends to search for, interpret, favor and remember information supporting one’s beliefs and views.

Answer 17

Confirmation [Bias]

Question 18

This happens when one makes a wrong or uncomfortable decision to fit in to please a group of people.

Answer 18

Conformity [Bias]

Question 19

This happens when one sees the wonderful thing about a person and let the perceptions on everything else about that person be distorted.

Answer 19

Halo Effect

Question 20

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.

Answer 20

Anchoring Bias

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

Conformity [Bias]

Question 22

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.

Answer 22

Confirmation [Bias]

Question 23

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.

Answer 23

Halo Effect

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

Media Bias

Question 25

What are the 5 types of prejudice?

Answer 25

(1) Racism
(2) Sexism
(3) Classism
(4) Ageism
(5) Religion

Question 26

This is the idea that groups of people exhibit different personality characteristics and can be separated based on the dominance of one race over another.

Answer 26

Racism

Question 27

This is a prejudice based on sex or gender.

Answer 27

Sexism

Question 28

This is a prejudice based on social class or grouping of individuals based on wealth, occupation, income, education, and social network.

Answer 28

Classism

Question 29

This is a prejudicial attitude towards older people, old age, and the aging process.

Answer 29

Ageism

Question 30

This is the attitude towards a person or group differently because of the particular beliefs about religion.

Answer 30

Religion

Question 31

Identify what type of prejudice is in the given.

All adults should not be hired because they only become a burden, especially those who deserve to retire.

Answer 31

Ageism

Question 32

Identify what type of prejudice is in the given.

All Chinese in the country are considered virus carriers due to the Covid-19 disease.

Answer 32

Racism

Question 33

Identify what type of prejudice is in the given.

He lost his job because of his religion, which was believed to conflict with his employer.

Answer 33

Religion

Question 34

Identify what type of prejudice is in the given.

The poor are uneducated and do not help our country; they should not be treated well by the government.

Answer 34

Classism

Question 35

Identify what type of prejudice is in the given.

Women are considered weak and lack the strength and ability to do the work of men.

Answer 35

Sexism