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Bias

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following Bias Type to the Example

a)

Dunning-Kruger Effect

1.

"I scored a 35 on the ACT so I actually know..."

b)

Bandwagon Effect

2.

"You don't have TikTok? Ew..."

c)

Loss Aversion

3.

"This sale is going to end soon! I need to get..."

d)

Outcome Bias

4.

"That doctor is a genius for having that experimental procedure work..."

2.

Match the following Bias Type to the Example

a)

Confirmation Bias

1.

Latest news on a major event... "That's not what I heard..."

b)

Hindsight Bias

2.

"I knew that their relationship was not going to work out..."

c)

Fundamental-Attribution Error

3.

The "lazy" person arrives late to class "Of course they're late..."

d)

Halo Effect

4.

"That celebrity is so nice, didn't you see their new Instagram pic?"

3.

Match the following Bias Type to the Example

a)

Survivorship Bias

1.

"Elon Musk dropped out of college, I should too!"

b)

Self-Serving Bias

2.

Did not do well on pop quiz... "I suck at math"

c)

Anchoring Bias

3.

"The Premiere package just seems better than the standard one..."

d)

Availability Heuristic

4.

"You're going? Wasn't there a theft recently? Is it safe?"

4.

What is the definition of Bias?

a)

Individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

b)

A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information

c)

It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

d)

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

5.

What is the definition of Explicit Bias?

a)

Individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

b)

A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information

c)

It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

d)

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

6.

What is the definition of Implicit Bias?

a)

Individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

b)

A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information

c)

It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

d)

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

7.

What is the definition of Cognitive Bias?

a)

Individuals are aware of their prejudices and attitudes toward certain groups.

b)

A systematic error in thinking that occurs when people are processing and interpreting information

c)

It is an automatic positive or negative preference for a group, based on one’s subconscious thoughts.

d)

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

8.

Why is it important to cover bias? Select ALL that apply!

a)

It is an education standard

b)

It helps us to prep for our Exploratory Projects and Research

c)

It can assist in making us aware of bias within the world around us

d)

"Biases can be reduced through the very process of discussing them and recognizing them for what they are"