What Is Bias

It is an opinion or judgment formed without due examination.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

It is a tendency to lean in a certain direction, either in favor of or against a particular thing.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

It is an irrational hostile attitude, fear or hatred towards a particular group, race or religion

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

It refers to a preconceived opinion or feeling toward a person based solely on their affiliation with a group.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

It is often formed when people don't interact as much with people who are different from them.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

A person only pays attention to information that confirms his/her beliefs about global warming.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

Companies choose to terminate older employees during the pandemic.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

She believes that only women are empowered and self-directed.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

The teacher believes that football is a male thing.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

The teacher needs to pick the best athlete in class; he'd probably pick a boy.

• A. BIAS

• B. PREJUDICE

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6