The document outlines four features of bias: generalization, exaggeration, loaded words, and opinions, providing examples for each. It also presents statements to assess for bias or prejudice, encouraging identification of discriminatory views based on generalized beliefs and unfair judgments. The focus is on recognizing and understanding various forms of bias in statements about individuals and groups.

1. Features of Bias

2. Features of Bias
1. Generalization
•Not being specific
•Making broad statements
Example:
Dogs are more social than cats.

3. Features of Bias
2. Exaggeration
•Overstating something
•Stretching the truth
Example:
All students play games on their netbooks during class.

4. Features of Bias
3. Loaded Words
•Words designed to make you emotional either in a
good or bad way
Example:
She was born near green pastures of Bohol raised with
wholesome family values.

5. Features of Bias
4. Opinions
•the way the author feels or believes
•not necessarily based on fact
Example:
Chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.

6. Identify whether the statement for each item
shows bias or prejudice.
1. A mentally disabled person should not be allowed to go to school. They do
not possess the capacity to learn.
2. A big amount of food was shared with his closest neighbor only.
3. He's considered dumb because his grades in all subjects are poor.
4. The newly opened hotel in our town accommodates only rich people.
5. Being a new member of the group, his opinion was rejected during the
meeting as the senior officers underrated this.
6. The Filipinos were not lucky enough to be selected in the contest because
they were considered incompetent to match other countries' strengths.
7. On her birthday, she announces to his classmates that only close friends
are invited.
8. All Asians are considered inferior in the knowledge of the international
language.

7. Determine whether the illustration or passage
in the box shows bias or prejudice.