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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Cognitive and Emotional Development

Question 1 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science - PE201

Which of the following statements best identifies the difference between a bias and stereotype?

Answer
A
A stereotype occurs when a person forms a judgment about a person's religion and a bias occurs when a person forms a judgment about a person's race.
B
A bias can form about any person or thing whereas a stereotype is a biased belief or assumption or belief that applies to a specific group of people.
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A stereotype can form about a person or thing whereas a bias is an assumption or belief that just applies to a specific group of people.
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A bias occurs when a person forms a judgment about a person's religion and a stereotype occurs when a person forms a judgment about a person's race.

Explanation

A bias is a preference, judgment, or tendency that can be directed toward a person or thing. A stereotype is a generalized belief or assumption about a group of people, often applied to individuals in that group. So the best answer is “A bias can form about any person or thing whereas a stereotype is a biased belief or assumption that applies to a specific group of people.”

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