Implicit Biases Quiz

What is Confirmation Bias?

• The tendency to notice, focus on, and give greater credence to evidence that fits with our existing beliefs.

• The tendency to give preferential treatment to people who share aspects of our identity or beliefs.

• Believing that people’s personality traits have more influence on their actions compared to other factors they don’t have control over.

• Having positive/negative first impressions of people and this impacting how you view them in other areas.

During a group project, Angie tends to favor Julia's ideas over others. What is this behavior known as?

• Confirmation Bias

• Similar-to-me bias

• Fundamental Attribution Error

• Halo Effect

Julia noticed that her friend Isa was late to their study group. She immediately thought Isa was lazy and irresponsible. What does this situation illustrate?

• The fear of being viewed through the lens of a negative stereotype.

• Relying too heavily on the first piece of information we learn about a topic.

• Believing that people’s personality traits have more influence on their actions compared to other factors they don’t have control over.

• Taking cues for proper behavior from others rather than your own independent judgement.

What is the Halo Effect?

• Having positive/negative first impressions of people and this impacting how you view them in other areas.

• The tendency to notice, focus on, and give greater credence to evidence that fits with our existing beliefs.

• The fear of being viewed through the lens of a negative stereotype.

• Giving preferential bias to people who are geographically located closer to you.

Jillian and Angie are preparing for a math competition. Jillian is worried that because she is a girl, she might confirm the stereotype that girls are not good at math. What does this situation refer to?

• The tendency to notice, focus on, and give greater credence to evidence that fits with our existing beliefs.

• The fear of being viewed through the lens of a negative stereotype and doing actions that confirm it.

• Believing that people’s personality traits have more influence on their actions compared to other factors they don’t have control over.

• Relying too heavily on the first piece of information we learn about a topic.

What is Anchoring Bias?

• The tendency to notice, focus on, and give greater credence to evidence that fits with our existing beliefs.

• The fear of being viewed through the lens of a negative stereotype.

• Relying too heavily on the first piece of information we learn about a topic.

• Taking cues for proper behavior from others rather than your own independent judgement.

What does Comparison Bias involve?

• Evaluating two (choices, people, ideas) against each other instead of evaluating them to an objective measure.

• The tendency to notice, focus on, and give greater credence to evidence that fits with our existing beliefs.

• Believing that people’s personality traits have more influence on their actions compared to other factors they don’t have control over.

• Having positive/negative first impressions of people and this impacting how you view them in other areas.

What is Conformity Bias?

• The tendency to notice, focus on, and give greater credence to evidence that fits with our existing beliefs.

• The fear of being viewed through the lens of a negative stereotype.

• Relying too heavily on the first piece of information we learn about a topic.

• Taking cues for proper behavior from others rather than your own independent judgement.

Jalen and Elise are evaluating their team's performance. What does Recency Bias refer to?

• The tendency to notice, focus on, and give greater credence to evidence that fits with our existing beliefs.

• The fear of being viewed through the lens of a negative stereotype.

• Tendency to base performance on most-recent actions rather than a holistic analysis of actions over time.

• Giving preferential bias to people who are geographically located closer to you.

What is Proximity Bias?

• The tendency to notice, focus on, and give greater credence to evidence that fits with our existing beliefs.

• The fear of being viewed through the lens of a negative stereotype.

• Giving preferential bias to people who are geographically located closer to you.

• Taking cues for proper behavior from others rather than your own independent judgement.