Unit 1: Bias Quiz

What is bias?

• The tendency to have an opinion or view without considering evidence, counterexamples, opposing viewpoints, and other information.

• The ability to make decisions based on evidence and logical reasoning.

• The process of gathering information from multiple sources.

• The act of being completely neutral and objective.

Why is it important for Samuel and Avery to know what their biases are when working on a group project?

• To ignore them in their writing and projects.

• To address them in their own writing and projects.

• To ensure they always agree with others.

• To avoid forming any opinions.

Why does everyone have biases?

• Because we are all robots.

• Because we all have opinions.

• Because we lack information.

• Because we are always neutral.

What is Social Desirability Bias?

• When a person answers research questions to be liked and accepted.

• When a person answers research questions to be disliked and rejected.

• When a person answers research questions to be neutral and indifferent.

• When a person answers research questions to be controversial and provocative.

Which of the following issues are typically influenced by social desirability bias?

• Politics, religion, and the environment.

• Sports, entertainment, and fashion.

• Technology, science, and mathematics.

• Literature, art, and music.

What is Confirmation Bias?

• When a researcher interprets new evidence as confirmation of existing beliefs without considering alternatives.

• When a researcher changes their beliefs based on new evidence.

• When a researcher ignores all evidence.

• When a researcher only considers alternative perspectives.

What is a common behavior exhibited by individuals due to Confirmation Bias?

• They seek out information that contradicts their beliefs.

• They consider all evidence equally.

• They favor information that supports their preconceptions.

• They change their beliefs frequently.

What is Culture Bias?

• Assumptions of other cultures based on our own cultural viewpoints, values, norms, standards, etc.

• Assumptions about the economic status of other cultures.

• Assumptions about the technological advancements of other cultures.

• Assumptions about the political systems of other cultures.

What does Culture Bias include?

• Misconceptions, prejudices, or beliefs possessed towards other people, communities, or countries.

• Accurate understanding of other cultures.

• Objective analysis of other cultures.

• Scientific evaluation of other cultures.

What is ethnocentrism?

• Judging another culture solely by the values and standards of one's own culture.

• Appreciating and understanding different cultures.

• Ignoring cultural differences and focusing on similarities.

• Promoting cultural diversity and inclusion.