Why do people often show bias towards their favorite sports team?

Understanding Bias in Information

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Journalism
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9th - 10th Grade
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Richard Gonzalez
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They want to appear neutral.
They naturally support their own team.
They have a personal connection with the players.
They are paid to support the team.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what other areas, besides sports, do people show bias?
In personal relationships only.
In historical events only.
In ideas, laws, and products.
In scientific research only.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can bias be beneficial in certain situations?
It is never beneficial.
It always leads to misinformation.
It prevents any form of discussion.
It can rally a team and win debates.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential problem with bias in information?
It is never present in scientific data.
It always leads to misinformation.
It can be hidden and appear neutral.
It is always easy to detect.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to seek unbiased information?
To promote personal opinions.
To avoid making any decisions.
To support one side of an argument.
To ensure fairness in decision-making.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you ensure you are getting unbiased information?
By relying on a single source.
By seeking multiple perspectives.
By ignoring all sources.
By choosing the longest articles.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you consider when reading an article to detect bias?
The publication date.
The length of the article.
The author's motivation and sources.
The number of images included.
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