Bias Is a tendency to look at things in a certain way, in preference to another way.
- 2. Is a tendency to look at things in a certain way, in preference to another way. It means a tendency to favor or support or against a particular one person, group, thing, or point of view over another resulting in unfairness.
- 3. This happens when people are too relied on current information or the initial information they find in decision-making. Example: From what I know, I chose you because I believed others are not good as you.
- 4. This happens when the journalists and news producers in the mass media select what to report and cover. Example: As a witness to the incident, I can attest that the reported news is far from what I see because the events are reserved and untrue.
- 5. This happens when one tends to search for, interpret, favor and remember information supporting one’s belief and views. Example: When he found out that the report did not agree with his views, he immediately researched facts to prove that he was right.
- 6. This happens when one makes a wrong or uncomfortable decision to fit in to please the group of people. Example: Although I did not agree with my will, I went with them to be happy. I was ashamed of my own helpless decision.
- 7. This happens when one sees the wonderful thing about a person and let the perceptions on everything else about that person be distorted. Example: Among the applicants, only Leo’s papers were completely reviewed because the manager was impressed with his awards and commendations.
- 8. Refers to pre-judging before looking at the evidence. It is unfavorable opinion or feeling beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason. Prejudice can have a strong influence on how people behave and interact with others, particularly with those who are different from another group.
- 9. This is the idea that groups of people exhibit different personality characteristics and can be separated based on the dominance of one race over another. Example: All Chinese in the country are considered virus carriers due to the COVID- 19 disease.
- 10. This is a prejudice based on social class or grouping of individuals based on wealth, occupation, income, education, and social network. Example: The poor are uneducated and do not help our country; they should not be treated well by the government.
- 11. This is prejudicial attitude towards older people, old age, and the aging process. Example: All adults should not be hired because they only become a burden, especially those who deserve to retire.
- 12. This is the attitude towards a person or group differently because of the particular beliefs about religion. Example: He lost his job because of his religion, which was believed to conflict with his employer.