Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt

1. What is the primary focus of Jennifer Eberhardt's book 'Biased'?

A) Psychological effects of discrimination
B) Economic disparities in education
C) The impact of racial bias on society
D) The history of racism in America

2. Which psychological concept does Eberhardt discuss extensively in her book?

A) Implicit bias
B) Cognitive dissonance
C) Fundamental attribution error
D) Confirmation bias

3. How does Eberhardt suggest implicit bias can be mitigated?

A) Increased policing
B) Awareness and training
C) Social media campaigns
D) Strict laws against racism

4. What approach does Eberhardt advocate for to reduce bias in law enforcement?

A) Increased surveillance
B) Aggressive policing tactics
C) More funding for police
D) Community engagement

5. Which demographic does Eberhardt focus on when discussing the implications of bias?

A) Asian individuals
B) Black individuals
C) White individuals
D) Hispanic individuals

6. Eberhardt's research primarily draws on which field of study?

A) Psychology
B) Political science
C) Sociology
D) Economics

7. What does Eberhardt say about the relationship between bias and perception?

A) Bias only affects judgment, not perception
B) Perception is completely objective
C) Perception determines our biases
D) Bias shapes how we perceive others

8. What type of studies does Eberhardt mention as revealing bias?

A) Historical research
B) Field studies
C) Case studies
D) Qualitative interviews

9. In her conclusions, Eberhardt argues for a society that is more aware of what?

A) Implicit biases
B) Historical injustices
C) Economic challenges
D) Legal definitions of bias

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