Black History Spotlight - "Identifying Bias"

Black History Spotlight - "Identifying Bias"

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Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the importance of recognizing and owning personal biases, especially during Black History Month. It emphasizes the need for individuals to choose between believing they are non-biased and actually working towards becoming non-biased. The speaker highlights that progress requires honesty about one's prejudices and that good people can still hold bigoted ideas. By bringing subconscious biases into conscious awareness, individuals can make more deliberate and thoughtful decisions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of Black History Month as mentioned in the video?

Promoting environmental awareness

Highlighting technological advancements

Discussing global economic issues

Celebrating African American achievements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the video, what is essential for making progress in overcoming biases?

Ignoring personal biases

Being honest about one's biases

Avoiding discussions on identity

Believing you are nonbiased

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the relationship between being a good person and having biased ideas?

Good people can also hold biased ideas

Only bad people have biased ideas

Biased ideas are unrelated to personal character

Good people cannot have biased ideas

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of bringing subconscious biases into conscious awareness?

It speeds up decision-making

It helps in making more thoughtful decisions

It eliminates all biases

It makes you more popular

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply about automatic decisions?

They are based on thorough analysis

They should be avoided at all costs

They are always correct

They can be rethought with conscious awareness