Types of Bias
1. Anchoring Bias- This happens when people are too
relied on current information or the initial information
they find in decision- making.
Ex: The Haute Dog of Serendipity 3, also known as
“decoy”. Because of its ridiculous price ($69), it makes
the other items on the menu seem cheap in
comparison.
2. Media Bias- This happens when the journalists and
news producers in the mass media select what to
report and cover.
Ex: It makes a difference whether the media calls a
group "terrorists" or "freedom fighters" or "insurgents".
3. Confirmation Bias- This happens when one tends
to search for interpret, favor and remember information
supporting one’s belief and views.
Ex: When he found out that the report did not agree
with his views, he immediately researched facts to
prove that he was right.
4. Conformity Bias-This happens when one makes a
wrong or uncomfortable decision to fit in to please the
group of people.
Ex: Although I did not agree with my will, I went with
them to be happy. I was ashamed of my own helpless
decision.
5. Halo Effect - Our overall impression of a person
influences how we feel and think about their character
Ex: Among the applicants, only Leo's papers were
completely reviewed because the manager was
impressed with his awards and commendations.
Types of Prejudice
1. Racism - This is the idea that groups of people
exhibit different personality characteristics and can be
separated based on the dominance of one race over
another.
Ex.: All Chinese in the country are considered virus
carriers due to the COVID-19 disease.
2. Sexism - This is a prejudice based on sex or gender.
Ex.: Women are considered weak and lack the strength
and ability to do the work of men.
3. Classism - This is a prejudice based on social class
or grouping of individuals based on wealth, occupation,
income, education, and social network.
Ex.: The poor are uneducated and do not help our
country; they should not be treated well by the government.
4. Ageism - This is a prejudicial attitude towards older
people, old age, and the aging process.
Ex.: All adults should not be hired because they only
become a burden, especially those who deserve to
retire.
5.Religious prejudice - This is the attitude towards a
person or group differently because of the particular
beliefs about religion.
Ex: He lost his job because of his religion, which was
believed to conflict with his employer.
PARTICIPLE- It is a verb form that can be used as an
adjective, to form verb tense, or to form a passive
sentence.
Ex. -The students had already submitted their answer
sheets when the bell rang.(verb)
-The submitted reports are on the table. (adjective)
Kinds of Participle
1.PRESENT PARTICIPLE -the -ing form of the
verb.
Ex. The gnome was laughing.
The laughing gnome now
becomes a meme.
2.PAST PARTICIPLE- it is usually formed in two
ways: (1) by adding -d or -ed or (2) by changing or
retaining its spelling
Ex. We have seen the movie twice.
Seen together for the first time, William and Harry
sparked speculations of possible reunion.
PARTICIPIAL PHRASE a phrase that looks like a
verb, but actually functions as an adjective.
A participial phrase consists of a participle plus its
modifiers and its complements.
The whole phrase functions as an adjective.
Examples:
Our parents found us walking the dog at midnight.
Known for his kindness, Keanu Reeves usually
returns compliments.
Having eaten authentic tacos in Mexico, Andrew
stopped enjoying Taco Bell.
Frightened by the thunder, the dog hid behind the
couch.
A participial phrase consists of a participle and the
modifier(s) and/or (pro)noun(s) or noun phrase(s). It
contains a participle, or a verb acting as an adjective,
and various modifiers.
Ex:-Pedro, waiting for his friend to arrive, answered
emails on his phone.
-Donning her mask, the catcher prepared for the big
game.
