Understanding Implicit Bias Quiz

What is implicit bias?

• A fully conscious decision to discriminate against a group of people.

• A lack of bias or prejudice.

• Attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner.

• A direct, overt form of discrimination.

Which of the following is true about unconscious bias?

• It is always negative.

• It cannot be changed once it is formed.

• It can influence our behavior without us realizing.

• It only affects adults.

How can implicit bias be measured?

• Through direct observation of behavior in social interactions.

• By asking people directly about their biases.

• Using specialized tests designed to reveal unconscious biases, like the Implicit Association Test (IAT).

• It cannot be measured.

Which of the following scenarios is an example of implicit bias?

• A teacher consciously decides to give more attention to male students.

• A person crosses the street to avoid walking past a group of people of a different race, without consciously realizing why.

• A company openly states it prefers to hire people under 30.

• A group of friends decide not to invite someone to a party because they openly dislike them.

Implicit bias can affect which of the following areas?

• Employment decisions

• Law enforcement

• Healthcare

• All of the above

Which statement is true about combating implicit bias?

• It is impossible to change implicit biases.

• Acknowledging that we have implicit biases is the first step towards change.

• Only people with extreme prejudices need to worry about implicit biases.

• Implicit biases do not need to be addressed because they are unconscious.

Implicit bias training programs are designed to:

• Punish people for having biases.

• Make people feel guilty about their unconscious biases.

• Help individuals recognize and mitigate their unconscious biases.

• Eliminate all forms of bias from individuals permanently.

Which of the following can be a source of implicit biases?

• Media

• Education

• Personal experiences

• All of the above

True or False: Everyone has some form of implicit bias.

• True

• False

Which strategy is NOT effective in reducing implicit bias?

• Increasing exposure to and interactions with groups different from one's own.

• Avoiding discussions about race, gender, and other identity categories.

• Practicing mindfulness and reflection on one's own biases.

• Seeking out counter-stereotypical examples of groups.