Question

what is bias and how do we identify it? types of bias directions: read the definitions of different types of biases below. then write a real - world example of this type of bias in the space provided. type of bias real world example affinity bias affinity bias can occur when we prefer people who share similar qualities to ourselves. attribution bias attribution bias involves the way that we understand and make sense of our own and others actions. we make attributions - judgements and assumptions about why other people behave in certain ways. however, some attributions do not accurately reflect reality. beauty bias beauty bias can exist if we find that we prefer people we perceive as beautiful and if we are making judgements based on appearances and are judging others harshly based on their appearance. confirmation bias confirmation bias can happen when we look for, or give greater weight to, evidence that confirms our views and experiences. this can lead to selective observation and us not seeing or valuing evidence that contradicts our beliefs. gender bias gender bias, as the term suggests, occurs where decisions are based on a preference for a particular gender, often based on stereotypes and deep - seated beliefs about gender roles. ageism ageism is when an individual is negatively discriminated against because of their age.

Explanation:

1. Affinity Bias: In a job - hiring committee, members who graduated from the same university tend to favor candidates from their alma - mater.
2. Attribution Bias: When a student fails a test, the teacher assumes it's because the student is lazy, rather than considering factors like a difficult test or personal problems the student might be facing.
3. Beauty Bias: In a customer - service role, more attractive employees are often given better performance reviews by customers, even if their actual service quality is the same as less attractive colleagues.
4. Confirmation Bias: A person who believes that a particular diet is the best for health only reads and accepts research studies that support this view, ignoring studies that suggest other diets might be equally or more effective.
5. Gender Bias: In some industries, such as construction, women may be passed over for job promotions in favor of men, based on the stereotype that men are more physically capable and better leaders in such fields.
6. Ageism: An older worker is not given a promotion because the management believes that younger workers are more adaptable to new technologies, despite the older worker's proven track - record of learning new skills.

Answer:

1. Affinity Bias: Hiring committee favoring candidates from their own university.
2. Attribution Bias: Teacher blaming student's failure on laziness.
3. Beauty Bias: More attractive customer - service employees getting better reviews.
4. Confirmation Bias: Person only accepting research supporting their diet view.
5. Gender Bias: Women being passed over for promotions in construction.
6. Ageism: Older worker not getting a promotion due to age - related assumptions.