nstructions: Choose the correct type of bias that corresponds to each scenario.
Scenario: A person consistently relies on the first piece of information they receive when making
decisions, even if more information is available later. What type of bias is this?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: A news outlet consistently presents information in a way that favors a particular political
party, providing coverage that aligns with its own editorial stance. What type of bias is evident here?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: Despite receiving evidence that contradicts their existing beliefs, an individual actively seeks
out and pays attention only to information that supports what they already think. What type of bias is
at play?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: In a group setting, individuals adopt the opinions or behaviors of the majority to fit in and
avoid social rejection. What type of bias characterizes this behavior?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: An individual forms a lasting positive or negative impression about someone based on their
physical appearance, allowing this impression to influence judgments about the person's abilities and
character. What type of bias is evident in this situation?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: A person tends to rely heavily on the first information they receive when estimating the
value of an item in a negotiation, often anchoring their subsequent judgments around this initial piece
of information. What type of bias is this?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: A group of friends collectively decides to watch a movie because it has high ratings on a
popular review website, without considering individual preferences. What type of bias is
demonstrated in this group decision?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: A person forms an opinion about a particular ethnic group based on stereotypes and
consistently interprets their actions through this biased lens. What type of bias is involved?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: A journalist selects and highlights specific facts in a news story to create a particular
narrative, omitting information that may present a more balanced view. What type of bias
characterizes this reporting?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Scenario: A person changes their behavior or opinion to align with the majority in a social setting,
even if it contradicts their personal beliefs. What type of bias is evident in this social conformity?
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
Answer Key:
a) Anchoring Bias
b) Media Bias
c) Confirmation Bias
d) Conformity Bias
e) Halo Effect
a) Anchoring Bias
d) Conformity Bias
d) Conformity Bias
b) Media Bias
d) Conformity Bias
Certainly! Here's a role-play activity that explores the concept of biases, incorporating
scenarios related to anchoring bias, media bias, confirmation bias, conformity bias, and
the halo effect. This activity is designed for a small group setting, such as a workshop or
classroom.
Title: Unmasking Bias - Role-Play Activity
Objective: To raise awareness and promote discussion about various biases by
engaging participants in real-life scenarios.
Materials Needed:
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Scenario cards (prepared in advance, each describing a biased situation)
Role cards (assigned to participants, indicating their role in each scenario)
Flipchart or whiteboard for debriefing and discussion
Instructions:
1. Preparation:
 Create scenario cards, each detailing a biased situation related to anchoring bias,
media bias, confirmation bias, conformity bias, or the halo effect.
 Prepare role cards assigning participants specific roles in each scenario. Ensure a
mix of roles related to bias perpetration and those affected by bias.
2. Introduction (10 minutes):
 Briefly explain the concept of biases, providing definitions for anchoring bias,
media bias, confirmation bias, conformity bias, and the halo effect.
Emphasize the impact biases can have on decision-making, perceptions, and
interactions.
Role-Play (30 minutes):
 Distribute role cards to participants, assigning each a specific role for the
scenarios.
 Present each scenario to the group, asking participants to act out the roles
assigned to them.
 Encourage participants to immerse themselves in their roles, exploring how
biases manifest in different situations.
Debriefing (20 minutes):
 After each scenario, open the floor for discussion. Ask participants to share their
experiences, thoughts, and emotions during the role-play.
 Facilitate a conversation around the biases depicted in the scenarios. Encourage
participants to reflect on how biases influenced decision-making and interactions.
Group Reflection (15 minutes):
 Pose questions to the group for reflection:
 What biases were evident in the scenarios?
 How did biases affect individuals in the role-play?
 In what ways can biases impact real-life situations?
 How can we recognize and mitigate biases in our daily lives?
Conclusion (5 minutes):
 Summarize key takeaways from the discussion.
 Emphasize the importance of awareness and proactive efforts to address biases
in various contexts.
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Scenarios:
1. Anchoring Bias:
 A team is negotiating the price of a used car. The seller suggests a high initial
price, influencing the buyer's perception of the car's value.
2. Media Bias:
 A news report covers a controversial event, presenting information in a way that
favors one perspective and downplays opposing views.
3. Confirmation Bias:
 A person believes in a conspiracy theory and actively seeks out online articles and
forums that support their theory while dismissing credible sources that debunk it.
4. Conformity Bias:
In a workplace meeting, the majority of team members express a certain opinion.
A minority team member, even if having a different view, hesitates to speak up to
avoid going against the group.
5. Halo Effect:
 A job interviewer is impressed with a candidate's polished appearance and
automatically assumes the candidate possesses excellent skills and qualifications.
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Feel free to adapt the scenarios and role cards based on the specific audience and
context. This activity provides a hands-on and engaging way for participants to explore
and discuss biases in a safe and interactive setting.
Scenario 1: Anchoring Bias
Situation: Two friends are shopping for a new smartphone. The first friend sees the price of a high-end
model, which is expensive. Despite other available options, the second friend keeps comparing every
other phone to the expensive one, making it the "anchor" for their decision.
Scenario 2: Media Bias
Situation: Two news reporters are covering the same event. One reporter consistently focuses on the
positive aspects, while the other highlights only the negative aspects. Their reporting creates a biased
narrative of the event.
Scenario 3: Confirmation Bias
Situation: A student is researching a controversial topic for a school project. They only read articles and
watch videos that support their existing viewpoint, deliberately avoiding any sources that present
opposing perspectives.
Scenario 4: Conformity Bias
Situation: A group of friends is discussing plans for the weekend. Most of them want to go to a specific
movie, even though one person has a different preference. To avoid conflict, the person with the
different preference agrees to go along with the majority.
Scenario 5: Halo Effect
Situation: A job interview is taking place. The interviewer is impressed with the candidate's physical
appearance and makes positive assumptions about their skills and qualifications solely based on their
looks.
Preparation:
Create scenario cards, each detailing a biased situation related to anchoring bias, media bias,
confirmation bias, conformity bias, or the halo effect.
Prepare role cards assigning participants specific roles in each scenario. Ensure a mix of roles related to
bias perpetration and those affected by bias.
Introduction (10 minutes):
Briefly explain the concept of biases, providing definitions for anchoring bias, media bias, confirmation
bias, conformity bias, and the halo effect.
Emphasize the impact biases can have on decision-making, perceptions, and interactions.
Role-Play (30 minutes):
Distribute role cards to participants, assigning each a specific role for the scenarios.
Present each scenario to the group, asking participants to act out the roles assigned to them.
Encourage participants to immerse themselves in their roles, exploring how biases manifest in different
situations.
Debriefing (20 minutes):
After each scenario, open the floor for discussion. Ask participants to share their experiences, thoughts,
and emotions during the role-play.
Facilitate a conversation around the biases depicted in the scenarios. Encourage participants to reflect
on how biases influenced decision-making and interactions.
Group Reflection (15 minutes):
Pose questions to the group for reflection:
What biases were evident in the scenarios?
How did biases affect individuals in the role-play?
In what ways can biases impact real-life situations?
How can we recognize and mitigate biases in our daily lives?
Conclusion (5 minutes):
Summarize key takeaways from the discussion.
Emphasize the importance of awareness and proactive efforts to address biases in various contexts.
Scenarios:
Anchoring Bias:
A team is negotiating the price of a used car. The seller suggests a high initial price, influencing the
buyer's perception of the car's value.
Media Bias:
A news report covers a controversial event, presenting information in a way that favors one perspective
and downplays opposing views.
Confirmation Bias:
A person believes in a conspiracy theory and actively seeks out online articles and forums that support
their theory while dismissing credible sources that debunk it.
Conformity Bias:
In a workplace meeting, the majority of team members express a certain opinion. A minority team
member, even if having a different view, hesitates to speak up to avoid going against the group.
Halo Effect:
A job interviewer is impressed with a candidate's polished appearance and automatically assumes the
candidate possesses excellent skills and qualifications.