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Biased by Jennifer Eberhardt
Contributed by: Hewitt
  • 1. What is the primary focus of Jennifer Eberhardt's book 'Biased'?
A) The history of racism in America
B) The impact of racial bias on society
C) Economic disparities in education
D) Psychological effects of discrimination
  • 2. Which psychological concept does Eberhardt discuss extensively in her book?
A) Cognitive dissonance
B) Fundamental attribution error
C) Confirmation bias
D) Implicit bias
  • 3. How does Eberhardt suggest implicit bias can be mitigated?
A) Awareness and training
B) Social media campaigns
C) Strict laws against racism
D) Increased policing
  • 4. What approach does Eberhardt advocate for to reduce bias in law enforcement?
A) Community engagement
B) More funding for police
C) Increased surveillance
D) Aggressive policing tactics
  • 5. Which demographic does Eberhardt focus on when discussing the implications of bias?
A) White individuals
B) Hispanic individuals
C) Black individuals
D) Asian individuals
  • 6. Eberhardt's research primarily draws on which field of study?
A) Political science
B) Economics
C) Psychology
D) Sociology
  • 7. What does Eberhardt say about the relationship between bias and perception?
A) Perception determines our biases
B) Bias shapes how we perceive others
C) Bias only affects judgment, not perception
D) Perception is completely objective
  • 8. What type of studies does Eberhardt mention as revealing bias?
A) Historical research
B) Case studies
C) Qualitative interviews
D) Field studies
  • 9. In her conclusions, Eberhardt argues for a society that is more aware of what?
A) Historical injustices
B) Economic challenges
C) Legal definitions of bias
D) Implicit biases
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