Question

Match the term with the correct explanation:


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Conformity Bias


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Confirmation Bias


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Similarity Bias


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Racism


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Homophobia


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Transphobia


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Ageism


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Sexism

A.
To agree/conform with the majority, although you have different views.

B.
Fear, hatred, and distrust of people with a homosexual orientation.

C.
The tendency to only read the information that agrees with one's beliefs and values.

D.
Prejudice or discrimination against an individual or group based on their membership of a particular race.

E.
Prejudice or discrimination against people based on their age.

F.
Prejudice or discrimination against a person or group based on their gender.

G.
We surround ourselves only with people that are like us.

H.
Fear, hatred, and distrust of transgender or gender-nonconforming people.

Answer 1

Here are the terms matched with the correct explanations:

- **Conformity Bias**: A. To agree/conform with the majority, although you have different views.

- **Confirmation Bias**: C. The tendency to only read the information that agrees with one's beliefs and values.

- **Similarity Bias**: G. We surround ourselves only with people that are like us.

- **Racism**: D. Prejudice or discrimination against an individual or group based on their membership of a particular race.

- **Homophobia**: B. Fear, hatred, and distrust of people with a homosexual orientation.

- **Transphobia**: H. Fear, hatred, and distrust of transgender or gender-nonconforming people.

- **Ageism**: E. Prejudice or discrimination against people based on their age.

- **Sexism**: F. Prejudice or discrimination against a person or group based on their gender.