Biases & Prejudices
What is the similarity between bias and prejudice?
A. negative action
B. negative thought
C. negative treatment
D. positive communication
C. negative treatment
A. anchoring
B. confirmation
C. conformity
D. media
D. media
A president says that the position of higher office specifically as a President of the country should be a man because a woman cannot handle the problems. Which prejudice is this?
A. homophobia
B. sexism
C. racism
D. religion
B. sexism
What is the definition of "fact-checking"?
A. ignoring information
B. doing nothing and letting it be
C. verifying the accuracy of information
D. of guessing whether something is true or not
C. verifying the accuracy of information
Which of the following words is synonymous with bias?
A. guilty
B. reasonable
C. unfair
D. wise
C. unfair
Which type of bias happens when one makes a wrong or uncomfortable decision to fit in to please a group of people?
A. anchoring
B. confirmation
C. conformity
D. halo effect
C. conformity
A right-leaning news outlet might focus on the candidate’s proposed tax increases or regulations, emphasizing potential harm to businesses and job growth. Which bias is this?
A. anchoring
B. confirmation
C. halo effect
D. media
D. media
Which of the following is a potential source of fake news?
A. social media platforms
B. social media posts with citations
C. an article from a peer-reviewed academic journal
D. reputable news organizations with editorial standards
A. social media platforms
Which of the following is not related to the word prejudice?
A. acceptance
B. prejudgment
C. rejection
D. underestimation
A. acceptance
A. ageism
B. classism
C. religion
D. sexism
B. classism
I had an intelligent older sister who consistently outperformed me in school. My parents relied on it a lot. I had to meet the expectations she set. Which bias is this?
A. anchoring
B. confirmation
C. halo effect
D. media
A. anchoring
When is an idea or information considered truthful?
A. Once it suits your opinion.
B. Once it is written in a book.
C. Once it is based on emotions.
D. Once it is verifiable and repeatable.
D. Once it is verifiable and repeatable.
Which of the following is related to the word prejudice?
A. acceptance
B. compliment
C. praised
D. prejudgment
D. prejudgment
Men are strong and do all the work. Which prejudiced statement is this?
A. ageism
B. classism
C. racism
D. sexism
D. sexism
Since limited vaccine stocks are coming to the Philippines, the first group to be vaccinated will be the frontline health workers. Is there a bias in this scenario?
A. Yes, it is unfair for all of us.
B. Yes, everyone should be given a chance to be vaccinated.
C. No, priority should be given first to those always exposed to the virus.
D. No, handling the vaccines is part of the health workers’ job so they should be vaccinated first.
D. No, handling the vaccines is part of the health workers’ job so they should be vaccinated first.
Which sentence is irrelevant?
Generalization: Batanes is one of the safest places in the Philippines.
A. The Bayanihan spirit is very much alive in Batanes.
B. There is almost a zero-crime rate in Batanes province.
C. It has an "Honesty Coffee Shop" where people buy goods even without sales staff to attend to it.
D. During the Batanes Foundation Day, the local government supplies free food to everyone, both the locals and the tourists.
D. During the Batanes Foundation Day, the local government supplies free food to everyone, both the locals and the tourists.
Which of the following is the action done due to prejudice?
A. acceptance
B. appreciation
C. discrimination
D. recognition
C. discrimination
The LGBT+ community corrupts family values. Which prejudiced statement is this?
A. classism
B. homophobia
C. racism
D. sexism
B. homophobia
There was a conflict between a factory and a group of fishermen because of water pollution that greatly affected the livelihood of the latter. When the case was settled, the judge sided with the factory owner because he was paid to do so. Was there a bias in the action of the judge?
A. Yes, there was bribery.
B. No, the case was handled fairly.
C. Yes, the judge was also the factory owner.
D. No, the judge had the right to decide on the case.
A. Yes, there was bribery.
The commercials Breeze, Tide, and Surf show that you can still wash your clothes even if it is raining and get the same fragrance even if you would not put them outside for needed sunshine. Which type of commercial is this based on its purpose?
A. conceptual commercial
B. concept-based commercial
C. informative commercial
D. persuasive commercial
D. persuasive commercial