Bias

Match the following Bias Type to the Example

• "I scored a 35 on the ACT so I actually know..."

• Dunning-Kruger Effect

• "This sale is going to end soon! I need to get..."

• Bandwagon Effect

• "That doctor is a genius for having that experimental procedure work..."

• Outcome Bias

• "You don't have TikTok? Ew..."

• Loss Aversion

Match the following Bias Type to the Example

• "I knew that their relationship was not going to work out..."

• Confirmation Bias

• The "lazy" person arrives late to class "Of course they're late..."

• Halo Effect

• Latest news on a major event... "That's not what I heard..."

• Hindsight Bias

• "That celebrity is so nice, didn't you see their new Instagram pic?"

• Fundamental-Attribution Error

Match the following Bias Type to the Example

• "The Premiere package just seems better than the standard one..."

• Survivorship Bias

• Did not do well on pop quiz... "I suck at math"

• Availability Heuristic

• "Elon Musk dropped out of college, I should too!"

• Anchoring Bias

• "You're going? Wasn't there a theft recently? Is it safe?"

• Self-Serving Bias

What is the definition of Bias?

• Individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

• A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information

• It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

• Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

What is the definition of Explicit Bias?

• Individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

• A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information

• It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

• Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

What is the definition of Implicit Bias?

• Individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

• A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information

• It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

• Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

What is the definition of Cognitive Bias?

• Individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

• A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information

• It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

• Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Why is it important to cover bias? Select ALL that apply!

• It is an education standard

• It helps us to prep for our Exploratory Projects and Research

• It can assist in making us aware of bias within the world around us

• "Biases can be reduced through the very process of discussing them and recognizing them for what they are"