Implicit Bias

When most people hear the word "Kindergarten Teacher" they think of a female. This is an example of what kind of bias?

• Implicit Bias

• Confirmation Bias

• People, including children, may judge overweight people more than thin people without realizing it.

• Implicit Bias

• Confirmation Bias

• Parents may have lower expectations in math for girls compared to boys. 

• Implicit Bias

• Confirmation Bias

Implicit bias can influence our actions in a way that we are not aware of.

• True

• False

Many people connect beauty to higher forms of intelligence.

• Confirmation Bias

• Implicit Bias

prejudice that is suggested but not directly expressed

• stereotype

• prejudice

• implicit bias

• explicit bias

Which of the following best defines 'implicit bias'?

• A preconceived notion that is openly expressed

• A hidden prejudice that influences decisions

• A bias that is based on factual evidence

• A bias that is legally recognized

In the context of implicit bias, what does the term 'implicit' mean?

• Direct and clear

• Hidden and unconscious

• Legally binding

• Socially acceptable

Which sentence demonstrates implicit bias?

• She believes all cats are friendly because her cat is.

• He assumes the new teacher is strict because she is young.

• They think all politicians are corrupt because of recent scandals.

• She thinks the doctor is competent because he is male.

What is a common effect of implicit bias in the workplace?

• Increased productivity

• Fair treatment of all employees

• Unconscious discrimination

• Improved communication