WorksheetsIdentity vocabulary
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 27mins
When we apply positive or negative qualities to social groups and members of that group. That is, we have a positive or negative response, unconsciously. Often these biases are so deeply ingrained that we are unaware of them.
Implicit bias
Confirmation bias
Anchoring effect bias
Selection bias
Backfire bias
When we dig in our heels and support our own side even more strongly when we are presented (or threatened!) with conflicting evidence
Implicit bias
Confirmation bias
Anchoring effect bias
Selection bias
Backfire bias
When we rely on one piece of information so that one bit of evidence takes on too much value.
Implicit bias
Confirmation bias
Anchoring effect bias
Selection bias
Backfire bias
When the group or people studied were already part of a select group, which skews results. For example, if you study only elite athletes to see whether chocolate milk can be healthy, you won’t know how ordinary people will fare if they drink lots of chocolate milk.
Implicit bias
Confirmation bias
Anchoring effect bias
Selection bias
Backfire bias
When we are more open to information and ideas that support the beliefs we already have. Often, this type of bias makes it so that we don’t notice when we reject rational evidence for the other side and embrace less-strong evidence for the side we already agree with or want
Implicit bias
Confirmation bias
Anchoring effect bias
Selection bias
Backfire bias
Unfair TREATMENT of one person or group of people because of the person or group’s identity (e.g., race, gender, ability, religion, culture, etc.).
Selection bias
Stereotype
Prejudice
Discrimination
Judging or having an idea about someone or a group of people before you actually know them.
Backfire bias
Stereotype
Prejudice
Discrimination
The false idea that all members of a group are the same and think and behave in the same way.
Backfire bias
Stereotype
Prejudice
Discrimination
The view that everyone deserves equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities.
Social Justice
Stereotype
Prejudice
Discrimination
A statement, action, or incident that is usually indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of a marginalized group such as a racial or ethnic minority. They happen casually, frequently, and often without any harm intended.
Discrimination
Stereotype
Prejudice
Microaggression
The distinguishing character or personality of an individual : individuality.
Bias
Identity
Community
Culture
A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
Bias
Identity
Community
Culture
A preference either for or against an individual or group that affects fair judgment.
Bias
Identity
Community
Culture
What impacts identity? Choose all that apply.
Family
Friends
The community you live in
Organizations you belong to
The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group.
Culture
Community
Cohort
the condition of having or being composed of differing elements
especially : the inclusion of different types of people (such as people of different races or cultures) in a group or organization
variety
diversity
adversity
community
True or False: Stereotyping can lead to prejudice which can lead to discrimination.
True
False
True or False: Labels and assumptions about others can negatively impact our perception of others.
True
False
True or False: Unlike individuals, nations cannot have identities.
True
False
Select all statements that are true.
We are unique individuals with varying perspectives.
In order to have productive conversations in this class, we need to take time to understand where everyone is coming from and why we think the way we do.
Our goal this year is to build a community that feels safe and accepting for everyone.
True or False: You can only belong to one community.
True
False
True or False: America is made up of diverse people who all contribute to the culture.
True
False
True or False: What it means to be American does not vary from person to person.
True
False
True or False: American identity is always evolving and changing.
True
False
Engagement in a respectful conversation intended to enhance understanding; usually grounded in the idea that people may have differing views.
Argument
Inclusion
Microaggression
Civil Discourse
All of the following are helpful strategies to engage in civil discourse EXCEPT
Listen
Show respect
Keep repeating yourself
Be brief
True or False: You are SUPER excited to be in Civics class right now!
True
False (don't pick this one)
