Question 1

What is bias?

Accepted Answer

A preference or prejudice made for or against a person, a group, an idea or something else

Answer

Making your mind up too quickly

Answer

Not holding a strong view or opinion

Question 2

Our brain uses bias as a way to save time and make quick decisions

Accepted Answer

true

Answer

false

Question 3

You are conducting a survey. An example of bias would be:

Accepted Answer

Only interviewing people who have a similar perspective

Answer

Asking neutral questions

Answer

Making sure both sides of a story are represented

Question 4

Media bias can be a product of (select ALL correct options)

Question 5

What is the purpose of the Blurgh aliens in this video?

Accepted Answer

To show how a group can be targeted unfairly

Answer

To make the video more fun

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To consider life on another planet

Question 6

Confirmation bias means being peer-pressured into agreeing with what others think

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 7

What should you do next time you see an exciting news story?

Accepted Answer

Think about the writer's purpose, the reliability of their sources, and if they've given you multiple perspectives

Answer

Read the headline and then skim read to find the best parts of the story

Answer

Assume it's biased and ignore it

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