Understanding Bias

Which of the following is a way to be aware of bias in ourselves?

• Get curious; not judgmental.

• Ignore other perspectives.

• Always agree with the majority.

• Avoid asking questions.

What should we try to do to see the world from another's perspective?

• Try to see the world from another’s perspective.

• Only focus on our own views.

• Disregard other opinions.

• Stick to one viewpoint.

What is an important quality to have when considering that you may not know everything?

• Be humble.

• Be arrogant.

• Be dismissive.

• Be indifferent.

Why is it important to be aware of media bias?

• To understand that a news source may present facts to favor one side.

• To ignore all news sources.

• To only read one type of news.

• To avoid all media.

What should we be aware of in addition to media bias?

• Our own biases.

• Only others' biases.

• The weather.

• The latest trends.

What is a recommended approach to ensure we are not just looking for confirmation bias?

• Read a wide variety of sources.

• Only read sources that agree with us.

• Avoid reading any news.

• Stick to one news channel.

What does being curious help prevent?

• Being judgmental.

• Being open-minded.

• Being informed.

• Being creative.

What is the opposite of being judgmental according to the document?

• Being curious.

• Being critical.

• Being indifferent.

• Being biased.

What does the document suggest about knowing everything?

• You may not know everything.

• You should know everything.

• You already know everything.

• You must ignore everything.

What should we do to avoid confirmation bias?

• Read a wide variety of sources.

• Only read sources that agree with us.

• Avoid reading any news.

• Stick to one news channel.