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Nonfiction Literature (Bias) Quiz on Implicit Bias, created by Christine Davis - IU8 on 07/17/2017.

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Implicit Bias

Question 1 of 7

1

What is implicit bias?

Select one of the following:

  • a widely held, but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular race

  • targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, or religion.

  • the attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner

  • the attitudes or beliefs we have about an individual or group on a conscious level

Explanation

Question 2 of 7

1

True or False: Implicit bias is only experienced by racists and hateful people.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 7

2

You unfollow people on Facebook when they frequently post articles that you disagree with. This is an example of which type of bias?

Select one of the following:

  • Anchoring Effect

  • Confirmation Bias

  • Bandwagon Effect

  • Negativity Bias

Explanation

Question 4 of 7

1

Statistically, you are way more likely to die in an car crash than a plane crash, yet many people fear flying more than driving. This is an example of which type of bias?

Select one of the following:

  • Gambler's Fallacy

  • Anchoring Effect

  • Neglecting Probability

  • Observational Selection Bias

Explanation

Question 5 of 7

1

True or False: The Bandwagon Effect is a result of human beings naturally wanting to fit in and conform with the crowd.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 7

2

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

is when you put too much emphasis on previous events, believing they will somehow influence future outcomes.

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Question 7 of 7

2

The belief that all people are created equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities is considered which of the following?

Select one of the following:

  • Prejudice

  • Egalitarian

  • Bias

  • Exceptionalism

Explanation