Biases and Prejudices

1. The following statements tell what bias is, except ____.

• A. The writer is relying on incomplete information.

• B. The writer is trying to deceive the reader.

• C. The writer’s past experience is influencing his or her thinking.

• D. The writer has no intention to persuade the reader.

2. Which of the following does NOT define prejudice?

• A. Prejudgment

• B. Forming an opinion before becoming aware of the relevant facts of a situation or case

• C. Preconceived

• D. Favorable

3. The new teacher walked into our classroom and I immediately knew I wouldn’t like her because of her funny walk.

• A. Bias

• B. Prejudice

4. His friends call him “Bida-bida.” I don’t think he’s good to be with.

• A. Bias

• B. Prejudice

5. Younger teachers are impatient to their students.

• A. Bias

• B. Prejudice

6. Bullying a classmate with Special Needs.

• A. Bias

• B. Prejudice

7. Posting something negative on social media to defame a neighbor because of their ethno-cultural group.

• A. Bias

• B. Prejudice

8. Understanding the concept of bias and prejudice will keep you off from ___________ discrimination.

• A. intentional

• B. unintentional

9. I don’t like Anton. I like Jun more because he’s kind to me.

• A. Bias

• B. Prejudice

10. Athan and Tom-Tom don’t like people who dress gothic so they make fun of them.

• A. Bias

• B. Prejudice