Chapter 9 Quiz/Activity

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The Fair Housing Act of 1968, which protects buyers and rents from discrimination, has how many protected classes...? 6 7 9 5

7

What is the outcome when systemic bias is not sufficiently addressed? Bias is eliminated. Bias is reproduced. Bias is reduced. There is no outcome.

Bias is reproduced

This is a federal law that prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race only

Civil Rights Act 1866

What's one explanation for why we act the way we do, covered in this section? Explicit bias Illicit bias Complicit bias Implicit bias

Implicit bias

How does implicit bias differ from systemic bias? Systemic bias is more widespread. There is no difference between them. Systemic bias has been largely eradicated. Implicit bias affects personal feelings rather than systems.

Implicit bias affects personal feelings rather than systems.

This Supreme Court decision held that Congress could regulate the sale of private property in order to prevent racial discrimination...? Roe vs. Wade Plessy vs. Ferguson Marbury vs. Madison Jones vs. Mayer

Jones vs. Mayer

In addition to their client's financial capabilities, a real estate salesperson should also consider what when showing a property...? The client's needs and wants The client's age The client's religious beliefs The client's race

The client's needs and wants

How fast does implicit bias kick into our decision-making? Very fast At a moderate pace Somewhat fast Slowly

Very fast

Which question did the section on personal identity recommend asking to help defeat implicit bias? "What do I have in common with others I haven't met before?" "How can I get better at helping others?" "Why did I have a bias in the first place?" "How are others as good or better than me?"

"What do I have in common with others I haven't met before?"

This is a Supreme Court case which concluded that 'separate is equal

1896 Plessy Vs. Ferguson

This Supreme Court case which concluded that 'separate is NOT equal'

1954 Brown v Board of Education

Handicap accessibility and adaptability provisions were required for all new construction as of which year...? 1968 1988 1974 1991

1991

Michael works as a volunteer for the State of New York. His job is to play the role of a prospective renter seeking to rent a new apartment in a particular neighborhood. Michael observes how he is treated by sales agents in an effort to see if he is being treated fairly. Michael may be referred to as which of the following...? A Tester An Activist A Decoy An Attorney

A Tester

What is put forth as the reason behind why we want do things or don't do things? The way we were raised Our ego The influence of the media A complex combination of fears, experiences, and assumptions

A complex combination of fears, experiences, and assumptions

Which of these scenarios would be an example of implicit bias? A man does not want to work with a coworker who previously stole his work. A man avoids using the restroom at the same time as his co-worker, who is transgender. A man calls a female coworker a derogatory name. A man declines to visit a coworker who lives on the other side of town.

A man avoids using the restroom at the same time as his co-worker, who is transgender.

Fair housing laws require that real estate agents and brokers sell to who...? Candidates who share the same sexual orientation Candidates who share the same religious beliefs as the seller All qualified candidates Candidates who share the same cultural backgrounds as the seller

All qualified candidates

What is the definition of the term bias? Positive or negative feelings in response to a person's actions. Allowing prejudice to influence how you treat other people.

Allowing prejudice to influence how you treat other people Bias is prejudice either against or in support of someone based on a defining characteristic.

Which of the following may be considered a plausible reason for NOT being able to live in a particular neighborhood...? An individual does not prefer to live among minorities An individual does not prefer to live among the elderly An individual is not financially capable of buying or renting in a particular neighborhood An individual does not prefer to live near a place of worship

An individual is not financially capable of buying or renting in a particular neighborhood

Andrew was seeking to buy a cooperative apartment, but his application was denied by the board. Which of the following may be a valid and legal reason for Andrew's rejection...? Andrew is African American Andrew did not have enough cash for the down payment Andrew is too old Andrew is a former military veteran

Andrew did not have enough cash for the down payment

In what way do speech and violence motivated by bias exemplify explicit bias? Because a person chooses to commit these acts Because they occur so frequently Because they are illegal Because they are based on prejudice

Because a person chooses to commit these acts

The practice of inducing homeowners in a particular neighborhood to sell their homes quickly, often at below market prices, by creating the fear that the entry of a minority group or groups into the neighborhood will cause a precipitous decline in property values is known as

Blockbusting

The practice of inducing homeowners in a particular neighborhood to sell their homes quickly, often at below market prices, by creating the fear that the entry of a minority group or groups into the neighborhood will cause a precipitous decline in property values is known as what...? Steering Blockbusting Filtering Down Redlining

Blockbusting

This is a federal law that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

Civil Rights Act of 1964

What does "explicit bias" mean? Bias that is difficult to detect or identify Conscious prejudice against or in support of others Expressions of bias that are graphic in nature Prejudice based on reasonable judgments

Conscious prejudice against or in support of others

The NY Division of Human Rights, which partners with agencies with regards to fair housing matters, is known as the...? Department of Health Department of Buildings Department of Fair Housing Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

What is racial steering? Discouraging clients from buying property that is overpriced. Directing clients to buy specific properties because of their minority status Guiding clients toward properties in their preferred neighborhood. Encouraging clients to purchase homes that meet their needs.

Directing clients to buy specific properties because of their minority status

In addition to the classes protected under the Federal Fair Housing laws, which of the following classes are protected under the New York State Human Rights Law...? Sex Domestic Violence Victim Status Race Color

Domestic Violence Victim Status

A federal prohibition that protects the buyer/renter of a dwelling from seller/landlord discrimination with regards to race, color, religion, gender, family status, disability, or national origin is known as what...? Fair Housing Act of 1968 Civil Rights Act of 1866 New York State Human Rights Law Americans with Disabilities Act

Fair Housing Act of 1968

This is a federal prohibition that protects a buyer/renter of a dwelling from seller/landlord discrimination with regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, or disability

Fair Housing Act of 1968

A single person, pregnant woman or a household with children under 18 living with parents or legal custodians who might experience housing discrimination is referred to as...? Marital Status Testers Familial Status Designation

Familial Status

How do we know if something is explicit? All of these can be used to identify something that is explicit. If it is subtle. If it is difficult to define. If it is straightforward and obvious.

If it is straightforward and obvious.

Which of these strategies would be most effective in avoiding and preventing explicit bias? Telling people who experience bias to ignore it. Increasing your exposure to people outside of your own group. Refusing to acknowledge it. Only expressing bias privately or with close friends.

Increasing your exposure to people outside of your own group.

Why is it illegal to base a hiring decision on prejudiced beliefs? It is illegal because of laws against hate crimes. It is not illegal because the person is not yet an employee. It is illegal because of laws against hate speech. It is illegal due to workplace discrimination laws.

It is illegal due to workplace discrimination laws.

Why is bias so damaging to national economies? It prevents everyone from advancing. It creates ample opportunities for success. It limits the earning potential of minority groups. It is not damaging to the economy.

It limits the earning potential of minority groups. Limiting the earning potential of people from minority groups is damaging to national economies.

What is institutional bias? It's another term for explicit bias. It's another term for systemic bias. It's an entirely different type of bias. It's another term for implicit bias.

It's another term for systemic bias.

The single family home exemption is also known as what...? Real Property Exemption Ms. Murphy's Exemption General Home Exemption Ms. Smith's Exemption

Ms. Murphy's Exemption

Which of the following is NOT one of the protected classes from the Fair Housing Act of 1968...? Gender Race Military Status National Origin

National Origin

Is implicit bias carried out with our full knowledge? No one really knows No, "implicit" means it's carried out subconsciously Sometimes; implicit bias can be either a conscious or an unconscious act, or sometimes both Yes, we generally know what we're doing even if we're focused on something else

No, "implicit" means it's carried out subconsciously

A neighborhood, whose owners have been subjected to blockbusting and have consistently been petitioned to sell their homes, may elect to have their neighborhood designated as what...? Blockbusting Zone Redlined Zone Testing Zone Non-solicitation Zone

Non-solicitation Zone

Which of the following would be an illegal action if directed at an employee with a mobility impairment? Expecting the employee to meet the same standards as other employees. Obstructing the movement of an employee with a disability. Providing reasonable accommodations. Offering assistance during challenging tasks.

Obstructing the movement of an employee with a disability.

This Supreme Court case reasoned that 'separate but equal' is considered constitutional...? Roe vs. Wade Brown vs. Board of Education Jones vs. Mayer Plessy vs. Ferguson

Plessy vs. Ferguson

What is another word the lesson uses multiple times as a synonym for "bias"? Preference Assumption Fear Need

Preference

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate fact to advertise when marketing a property...? The address of the property The asking price of the property Proximity to a religious institution The size of the property

Proximity to a religious institution

The refusal to lend money within a specific area is known as

Red lining

Of these characteristics, which two are both legally protected from discrimination? Religious beliefs and racial background Age and income level Homelessness and sexual orientation Personality type and national origin

Religious beliefs and racial background

The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 created this program...? Section 8 80/20 ADA Anti-discrimination

Section 8

A cease and desist list issued for a particular neighborhood prohibits agents from doing what...? Negotiating the sale of a property on behalf of their client Solicit sales or rentals of a particular neighborhood Show properties in the neighborhood to interested buyers and renters Placing "FOR SALE" signs on their client's property

Solicit sales or rentals of a particular neighborhood

Chris, a real estate broker, represents a Caucasian client seeking to purchase a new home. Chris wrongly believes his client only prefers to live in a Caucasian neighborhoods and proceeds to show properties accordingly. Chris is guilty of the following...? Steering Testing Red-lining Blockbusting

Steering

Kevin, a real estate broker, represents a Chinese client seeking to rent a new apartment. Kevin wrongly believes that his client only prefers to rent in a predominantly Chinese neighborhood and proceeds to show apartments accordingly. Kevin is guilty of the following...? Red-lining Steering Blockbusting Testing

Steering

Marcus, a real estate agent, represents an African American client seeking to purchase a new home. Marcus believes his client would not be interested living in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood and proceeds to show properties accordingly. Marcus is guilty of the following...? Testing Red-lining Blockbusting Steering

Steering

Michael, a real estate agent, has a client who recently moved from the Dominican Republic. Michael reasons that his client will want to live in a predominately Hispanic neighborhood and proceeds to show him properties accordingly. What is Michael guilty of...? Steering Testing Red-lining Blockbusting

Steering

Michele is a sales agent who has a Korean client seeking to purchase a new home. Michele reasons that her client may want to live in a predominantly Korean neighborhood and therefore only shows homes in this neighborhood. What is Michele guilty of...? Red-lining Testing Steering Blockbusting

Steering

The practice in which real estate brokers guide prospective home buyers towards or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race is known as

Steering

Which adjectives describe the way we make decisions as a result of implicit bias? Manipulative, condescending, withholding Timid, reserved, calculating Immediate, direct, and forceful Subconscious, automatic, unintentional

Subconscious, automatic, unintentional

Donna is a volunteer who works for a civil rights agency. Her job is to act as a prospective client and see if brokers treat her unfairly. Donna is known as what...? Tester Decoy Activist Attorney

Tester

These are volunteers from state or private agencies who enforce fair housing laws by claiming to be home seekers, thereby finding out if brokers deal fairly with all clients/customers

Testers

Volunteers from state or private agencies who enforce fair housing by claiming to be home seekers, thereby finding out if brokers deal fairly with all clients/customers are referred to as who...? Undercover Agents Inspectors Testers FBI

Testers

In 1988, this Act was passed into federal law...? The Fair Housing Amendment Act The Housing and Community Development Act The Fair Housing Act The Civil Rights Act

The Fair Housing Amendment Act was signed into law in 1988.

In 1974, this Act was signed into Federal law...? Fair Housing Act Civil Rights Act American with Disabilities Act The Housing and Community Development Act

The Housing and Community Development Act

Cease and desist lists or orders of non-solicitation lists can be found where...? The Department of Buildings website The NY Department of State website The Department of Finance website The NY Attorney General's website

The NY Department of State website

Which of the following may be considered an appropriate fact when advertising a property...? The address of the property The race of the owner The predominant ethnic group in the neighborhood The proximity to a religious institution

The address of the property

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate fact to advertise when marketing a property...? The address of the property The size of the property The asking price of the property The age of the owner

The age of the owner

Marcus is a handicapped individual living in a multi-family building. The entrance to the building is three feet above grade and therefore requires a handicap ramp for proper accessibility. Who is responsible for paying for the installation of the ramp...? No one in particular is responsible for the installation The building owner Marcus himself The property manager

The building owner

Andrew, a real estate broker, represents a client seeking to rent a new apartment. Which of the following should Andrew NOT consider when showing properties...? The desires of the client The client's race The financial capabilities of the client The needs of the client

The client's race

Who is responsible for paying for handicap accommodations within a particular unit of a multi-family building...? The Cooperative or Condominium Board The owner of the building The property manager The owner or tenant of the unit themselves

The owner or tenant of the unit themselves

Of the following statements, which is always true of explicit bias? The person wants to express their bias. The person exposes unconscious feelings. The person experiences regret. The person is criminally prosecuted.

The person wants to express their bias.

Which one of these events would be considered discriminatory in the workplace? Refusing to promote an employee because of their religious background. Intentionally misgendering a transgendered employee to embarrass them. These are all examples of discriminatory behavior Mocking a coworker's ethnicity.

These are all examples of discriminatory behavior

Which of the following institutions is NOT affected by systemic bias? Education Healthcare They are all affected by systemic bias. Criminal justice

They are all affected by systemic bias.

William is a handicapped individual who owns a unit in a large condominium building. William's unit is not currently handicap accessible. If William wants to upgrade his unit to be handicap accessible, who is responsible for paying for the upgrades...? The Condominium Board The property management company William himself The Department of State

William himself


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