Define it!
Leaning for or against something, often unconscious
Bias
A teacher assumes a quiet new student doesn't understand the material. What's the assumption based on?
Quietness/shyness, not actual ability
Name one common source of bias.
Upbringing, media, or limited exposure
Name one simple way to check yourself before making a snap judgment about someone.
Ask "what am I basing this on?" / pause before reacting
A preformed negative judgment made without real evidence
Prejudice
A group skips a teammate who "dresses differently" without knowing anything else about them. What kind of bias is this?
Appearance-based snap judgment
Why can someone have a bias without realizing it?
It's often absorbed early/automatically, not consciously chosen
Someone says something biased in a group setting; what's one respectful way to address it?
Clarify via question, or calmly name what you noticed without attacking the person
Bias or prejudice that's been acted upon
Discrimination
A manager says an older candidate "probably won't be great with tech" before interviewing them. What makes this bias, not a fact-based concern?
It's an assumption based on age, made before any real evidence, like the interview itself
Explain the difference between having a bias and acting on it.
Having a bias is an internal leaning; acting on it affects someone else (discrimination)
Describe what "benefit of the doubt" looks like in a first-impression scenario.
Choosing to withhold judgment and gather more information before deciding