Quiz: Bias or Not Bias?

Uncover People Hidden Biases with A Simple Quiz

Unconscious biases are automatic, mental shortcuts we use to process information and make decisions quickly. These biases, influenced by our background, cultural environment, and personal experiences, can affect our behavior and judgments without our conscious awareness.

This quick quiz is designed to help you uncover some of these hidden biases. By reflecting on your responses, you’ll gain insights into your thought patterns and learn how to foster a more inclusive mindset.

Welcome to Bias or Not Bias QUIZ!

In this 3 minutes quiz, you’ll be shown a series of short scenarios.

Your task: Decide whether the situation reflects unconscious bias or not.

👉 If the statement shows bias, select the 🙁 frown face
👉 If the statement does NOT show bias, select the 🙂 smiley face

1. 

A hiring manager favours candidates from their university. Is this bias?

None

2. 

A leader assigns key projects mostly to employees they "click" with.   Is this bias?

None

3. 

A company promotes an employee following clear criteria applied to all candidates. Is this bias?

None

A Note on Emoticons and Unconscious Bias

You might feel naturally drawn to click the 🙂 smiley face when you want to say “yes” or “correct”—and 🙁 frown when you want to say “no” or “wrong.”

That’s unconscious bias at play.

We associate happy faces with approval and sad faces with disapproval—even when that’s not what the task is asking.

This quiz is designed not just to test your understanding of bias, but to help you become aware of the subtle cues that influence your decisions—even ones as small as an emoji.

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