Bias and Prejudice

Which statement best defines Bias according to the lesson?

• A specific, negative judgment about a person based on no facts.

• A tendency to favor one person or group over another.

• An action that always results in unfairness or discrimination.

• A judgment made only after careful consideration and experience.

The Latin term praejudicium is the root word for which term?

• Bias

• Prejudice

• Discrimination

• Halo Effect

The statement "He is so quiet; he must be slow, disengaged, or simply has nothing to contribute" is an example of which kind of bias?

 

• Positive Bias

• Neutral Bias

• Prejudice

• Negative Bias (Horn Effect)

In the provided examples, calling a dark-skinned Filipino "nognog" is an example of bias as a(n):

• Thought

• Action

• Positive Bias

• Unintentional Statement

 

Which of the following describes the Halo Effect?

 

• Letting one bad trait tarnish your opinion of someone.

• Having a preconceived negative opinion without facts.

• Letting one good trait influence your opinion of a person's entire character.

• A judgment based only on class status.

A kind of bias where one good trait influences the opinion of a person's entire character.​ ​ ​ (a)  

 

2. A preconceived opinion that is not based on actual experience and is usually negative.​ ​ ​ (a)  

Latin word, praejudicium means.​ (a)  

A general tendency to favor one person or thing over another, which can be neutral or even positive, according to the lesson. ​ (a)  

5. The term used when prejudice leads to an action (like refusing an order or not hiring someone. ​ (a)