Unit 4, Reading Guide

The questions for the article will help you prepare for class discussion and the test. Read the articles and answer the questions thoroughly.

  "The Truth About Stereotypes"

This article addresses the fact that all of us tend to be unconsciously biased toward other people, even if we try not to be and our unconscious attitudes can affect our behavior.

How do researchers test unconscious bias?

Why do we categorize the world around us?

How do stereotypes differ from categories? (Find several ways, not just one.)