#1
What is social bias?
A prejudice or unfairness towards certain groups of people
A statistical measure of variation
A psychological disorder
A form of political ideology
#2
Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias?
Seeking out information that contradicts one's beliefs
Evaluating evidence objectively
Ignoring information that confirms one's beliefs
Considering all viewpoints before forming an opinion
#3
What is the halo effect in social psychology?
The tendency to judge someone based on a single trait
The tendency to attribute positive qualities to attractive people
The tendency to perceive someone's behavior differently based on their race
The tendency to conform to group norms
#4
Which cognitive bias involves overestimating the importance of information that confirms one's preconceptions?
Anchoring bias
Availability heuristic
Fundamental attribution error
Confirmation bias
#5
What is the primacy effect in social psychology?
The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list more effectively
The tendency to remember information at the end of a list more effectively
The tendency to remember only negative information
The tendency to remember only positive information
#6
Which of the following is an example of in-group bias?
Preferring the opinions of people from diverse backgrounds
Treating all individuals equally regardless of their affiliations
Favoring members of one's own social group over others
Rejecting stereotypes and prejudices
#7
What is the difference between stereotype and prejudice?
There is no difference; they are synonymous terms
Stereotype refers to a belief, while prejudice involves attitudes and behaviors
Prejudice refers to a belief, while stereotype involves attitudes and behaviors
Stereotype involves actions, while prejudice involves thoughts
#8
What is the availability heuristic?
A tendency to judge the likelihood of an event based on its availability in memory
A method for solving mathematical problems
A cognitive bias that involves overestimating one's abilities
A phenomenon where new information confirms existing beliefs
#9
Which of the following is an example of implicit bias?
Conscious and deliberate acts of discrimination
Unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence behavior
Biases that are openly expressed and acknowledged
Biases that are formed based on factual evidence
#10
What is stereotype threat?
A tendency to conform to group norms
The fear of confirming a negative stereotype about one's social group
The tendency to judge someone based on a single trait
The tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and overlook situational factors
#11
Which of the following is an example of microaggression?
Expressing appreciation for someone's culture
Using a racial slur
Offering constructive feedback
Complimenting someone on their appearance
#12
What is the difference between explicit and implicit bias?
There is no difference; they are synonymous terms
Explicit bias is conscious and deliberate, while implicit bias is unconscious
Explicit bias is unconscious, while implicit bias is conscious
Explicit bias is less influential than implicit bias
#13
What is the self-serving bias?
The tendency to attribute one's own success to internal factors and failure to external factors
The tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and overlook situational factors
The tendency to judge someone based on a single trait
The tendency to conform to group norms in order to fit in or avoid rejection
#14
Which of the following is an example of institutional discrimination?
A teacher praising a student for their hard work
A company implementing policies that disadvantage certain groups
A person avoiding eye contact during a conversation
A manager promoting an employee based on merit
#15
What is the bystander effect?
The tendency to take credit for success but blame others for failure
The tendency for individuals to feel diminished responsibility for taking action when others are present
The tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and overlook situational factors
The tendency to conform to group norms in order to fit in or avoid rejection
#16
What is the 'just-world hypothesis'?
The belief that one's own culture is superior to others
The belief that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people
The belief that individuals can control external events through their actions
The belief that differences in outcome are solely due to luck
#17
Which of the following factors can contribute to reducing social biases?
Increased exposure to diverse perspectives
Strong adherence to stereotypes
Limited social interactions
Fear of uncertainty
#18
What is the fundamental attribution error?
A tendency to attribute one's own success to internal factors and failure to external factors
A tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and overlook situational factors
A tendency to judge someone based on a single trait
A tendency to conform to group norms in order to fit in or avoid rejection
#19
What is the difference between discrimination and prejudice?
There is no difference; they are synonymous terms
Prejudice involves attitudes and beliefs, while discrimination involves actions
Discrimination involves attitudes and beliefs, while prejudice involves actions
Prejudice involves thoughts, while discrimination involves actions
#20
What is the impact of social biases on decision-making?
Social biases have no influence on decision-making
Social biases can lead to more objective and rational decisions
Social biases can lead to errors and unfairness in decision-making
Social biases only affect decisions in specific contexts
#21
What is the anchoring bias?
The tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information encountered
The tendency to conform to group norms
The tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and overlook situational factors
The tendency to judge someone based on a single trait
#22
How does cultural competency contribute to reducing social biases?
By reinforcing stereotypes and prejudices
By promoting understanding and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds
By encouraging discrimination and exclusion
By discouraging open dialogue and communication