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Bias and Prejudice Flashcards

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

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Bias

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It is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.

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Prejudice

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Commonly used to refer to a preconceived judgement toward a people or person because of race, social class, gender, ethnicity, homelessness, age, disability, political beliefs, obesity, religion, or sexual orientation.

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Prejudice

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It may also be an unjustified or incorrect attitude (usually negative) towards an individual based solely on the individuals membership of a social group.

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Prejudice

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It is a generalized impression or notion that an idea, belief, a person, or a group is better than others regardless of the existence of relevant factors or circumstances that must be considered.

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Bias

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It is an inclination for or against one person or group, especially in a way considered to be unfair.

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Bias

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Determine if the statement below shows an example of Bias or Prejudice.

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

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Bias

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Determine if the statement below shows an example of Bias or Prejudice.

A person with a mental condition should be prohibited from schooling. They may not have the learning potential.

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Prejudice

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Determine if the statement below shows an example of Bias or Prejudice.

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

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Bias

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Determine if the statement below shows an example of Bias or Prejudice.

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

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Bias

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Determine if the statement below shows an example of Bias or Prejudice.

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

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Prejudice

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Determine if the statement below shows an example of Bias or Prejudice.

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

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Prejudice

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What are the 5 types of Bias?

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  1. Anchoring Bias
  2. Media Bias
  3. Confirmation
  4. Conformity
  5. Halo Effect
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This happens when people are too relied on current information or the initial information they find in decision-making.

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Anchoring Bias

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

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Media Bias

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

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Confirmation

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

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Conformity

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

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Halo Effect

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Anchoring Bias, Media Bias, Confirmation, Conformity, or Halo Effect.

If you see a car that costs $85,000 and then another car that costs $30,000, you should be influenced to think the second car is very cheap. Whereas, if you saw a $5,000 car first and the $30,000 one second, you might think it’s very expensive.

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Anchoring Bias

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Anchoring Bias, Media Bias, Confirmation, Conformity, or Halo Effect.

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.

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Media Bias

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Anchoring Bias, Media Bias, Confirmation, Conformity, or Halo Effect.

When he found out that the report did not agree with his views, he immediately researched facts to prove that he was right.

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Confirmation

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Anchoring Bias, Media Bias, Confirmation, Conformity, or Halo Effect.

Although I did not agree with my will, I went with them to be happy. I was ashamed of my own helpless decision.

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Conformity

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Anchoring Bias, Media Bias, Confirmation, Conformity, or Halo Effect.

Among the applicants, Only Leo’s papers were completely reviewed because the manager was impressed with his awards and commendations.

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Halo Effect

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What are the 5 types of Prejudice?

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  1. Racism
  2. Sexism
  3. Classism
  4. Ageism
  5. Religion
24
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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.

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Racism

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This is a prejudice based on sex or gender.

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Sexism

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

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Classism

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

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Ageism

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

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Religion

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Racism, Sexism, Classism, Ageism, or Religion.

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

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Racism

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Racism, Sexism, Classism, Ageism, or Religion.

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

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Sexism

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Racism, Sexism, Classism, Ageism, or Religion.

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

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Classism

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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Racism, Sexism, Classism, Ageism, or Religion.

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

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Ageism

33
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Determine whether the statement shows an example of Racism, Sexism, Classism, Ageism, or Religion.

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

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Religion

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