Asked by Shanni Dstar on Sep 25, 2024
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By referring to a new employee as "young and energetic," what kind of bias is being used?
A) Gender bias
B) Age bias
C) Racial bias
D) Disability bias
E) Ethnicity bias
Age Bias
Prejudice or discrimination against individuals based on their age, especially within the workplace or in consumer marketing.
- Understand the inherent biases present in language and the significance of circumventing them.
Verified Answer
HB
Harry bhandal1 day ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
B)Bias-free language avoids words and phrases that unfairly and even unethically categorize or stigmatize people in ways related to gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, or other personal characteristics. Using words such as "young and energetic" are indicative of age.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the inherent biases present in language and the significance of circumventing them.