#1
What is social bias?
A prejudice or unfairness towards certain groups of people
ExplanationPrejudice against specific social groups.
#2
Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias?
Ignoring information that confirms one's beliefs
ExplanationDisregarding information that aligns with pre-existing beliefs.
#3
What is the halo effect in social psychology?
The tendency to attribute positive qualities to attractive people
ExplanationAttributing positive traits to physically attractive individuals.
#4
Which cognitive bias involves overestimating the importance of information that confirms one's preconceptions?
Confirmation bias
ExplanationOvervaluing data that supports existing beliefs.
#5
What is the primacy effect in social psychology?
The tendency to remember information at the beginning of a list more effectively
ExplanationBetter recall of items at the start of a list.
#6
What is the bystander effect?
The tendency for individuals to feel diminished responsibility for taking action when others are present
ExplanationReduced inclination to act when others are present.
#7
What is the 'just-world hypothesis'?
The belief that good things happen to good people and bad things happen to bad people
ExplanationBelief in fairness of outcomes based on moral character.
#8
Which of the following factors can contribute to reducing social biases?
Increased exposure to diverse perspectives
ExplanationBroadened exposure to varied viewpoints.
#9
What is the fundamental attribution error?
A tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal factors and overlook situational factors
ExplanationBlaming personal traits over situational factors for others' behavior.