
Biases & Discrimination
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9th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can biases result in treating some people unfairly?
Biases can result in treating some people unfairly by influencing judgments and behaviors in a discriminatory manner.
Biases always lead to fair treatment of all individuals
Biases result in treating everyone equally
Biases have no impact on how people are treated
Answer explanation
Biases can lead to unfair treatment by skewing perceptions and actions, causing individuals to be judged or treated differently based on stereotypes or preconceived notions, which is why the first choice is correct.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is discrimination?
Preference based on merit
Equal and fair treatment of all individuals
Random selection process
Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people.
Answer explanation
Discrimination refers to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, highlighting inequality rather than fairness or merit-based preference.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How are biases and discrimination related?
Biases can lead to discriminatory actions or decisions.
Biases have no impact on discrimination
Biases and discrimination are completely unrelated
Discrimination always results from unbiased decisions
Answer explanation
Biases are preconceived notions that can influence our judgments. When these biases manifest in actions or decisions, they can result in discrimination, making the correct choice that biases can lead to discriminatory actions or decisions.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Explain the concept of implicit bias.
Implicit bias is the conscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our actions and decisions.
Implicit bias is the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our actions and decisions.
Implicit bias is the bias that only affects certain individuals, not everyone.
Implicit bias is the bias that can easily be controlled and eliminated.
Answer explanation
Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence our actions and decisions, distinguishing it from conscious biases. This makes the correct choice the one that highlights its unconscious nature.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are some common biases seen in society?
Self-serving bias
Halo effect
Confirmation bias, availability bias, anchoring bias, group attribution error
Recency bias
Answer explanation
The correct choice includes common biases like confirmation bias, availability bias, anchoring bias, and group attribution error, which are frequently observed in decision-making and social interactions.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can biases impact decision-making?
Biases always result in accurate decision-making
Biases have no impact on decision-making processes
Biases can lead to distorted perceptions, inaccurate interpretations, and flawed decision-making processes.
Biases only affect positive outcomes
Answer explanation
Biases can significantly distort how we perceive information, leading to inaccurate interpretations and ultimately flawed decisions. This highlights the importance of recognizing and mitigating biases in decision-making.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Discuss the role of stereotypes in biases.
Stereotypes have no impact on biases
Biases are solely based on personal experiences
Stereotypes are always accurate representations of individuals
Stereotypes play a significant role in shaping biases by influencing how individuals perceive and interact with others based on preconceived notions rather than individual characteristics.
Answer explanation
Stereotypes significantly shape biases by creating preconceived notions that affect how we perceive and interact with others, often overshadowing individual traits and leading to unfair judgments.
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