Types of Bias
Types of Bias
BIAS
OBJECTIVES:
- Recognize the type of bias in the
situation presented;
BIAS is a tendency to lean in a certain
direction, either in favor of or against a
particular thing. It means a tendency to favor or
support or go against a particular person or
point of view over another resulting in
unfairness.
TYPES OF BIAS:
1. CONFIRMATION
2. ANCHORING BIAS
3. HALO EFFECT
4. MEDIA BIAS
5. CONFORMITY
1. CONFIRMATION - This happens when one tends to
search for, interpret, favor, and remember
information supporting one's belief and views.