Understanding Bias Quiz

What is bias?

• A tendency to hold a particular perspective

• A method of making decisions without any influence

• A tendency to consider all perspectives equally

• A way to analyze information critically

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What type of bias occurs when media outlets selectively choose stories?

• Partisan Bias

• Selection Bias

• Confirmation Bias

• Framing Bias

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which bias involves favoring information that confirms existing beliefs?

• Confirmation Bias

• Availability Bias

• Hindsight Bias

• Anchoring Bias

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What does framing bias influence?

• The number of stories covered

• The credibility of the source

• The way a story is presented

• The accuracy of information

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What can unchecked bias lead to in society?

• Enhanced personal growth

• Better decision-making

• Discrimination and inequality

• Increased understanding

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What is one way to identify bias in media?

• Ignore the source

• Analyze the language used

• Trust all information equally

• Check the weather

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What should you do to avoid bias in your own thinking?

• Acknowledge your biases

• Only seek information that agrees with you

• Ignore diverse perspectives

• Avoid critical thinking

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What is availability bias?

• Perceiving past events as predictable

• Over-reliance on the first piece of information

• Favoring information that contradicts beliefs

• Judging likelihood based on recent events

What is a strategy for evaluating sources for bias?

• Seek corroborating evidence

• Only read one source

• Avoid questioning assumptions

• Trust all sources equally

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What does practicing critical thinking involve?

• Questioning your own thought processes

• Avoiding diverse perspectives

• Accepting all information at face value

• Ignoring new evidence

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