What Kind of Bias Is the Speaker in This Story

question 8

Multiple Choice

What kind of bias is the speaker in this story showing?

• A) in-group bias
• B) out-group bias
• C) prejudicial bias
• D) both a and b

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Definitions:

Influenza

A viral infection that attacks the respiratory system, commonly known as the flu, which can be serious or even fatal in vulnerable populations.

Allergy

A hypersensitivity reaction by the immune system to a substance that is typically harmless to most people, such as pollen, food, or dust.

Occasional Cough

A cough that occurs infrequently and is not persistent, often symptomatic of a minor condition or environmental factor.

Common Cold

A viral infectious disease mainly affecting the nose and respiratory passages but can also affect the throat, characterized by sneezing, coughing, and a runny nose.