Overview
Implicit and explicit bias are two important concepts in understanding how our perceptions and decisions can be influenced. Implicit bias operates unconsciously, affecting our actions without our awareness, while explicit bias involves conscious beliefs that we can articulate. Both types of bias can...
Key Terms
Example: Having a bias against a particular group can lead to unfair treatment.
Example: An employer may unconsciously favor candidates of a certain gender.
Example: A person openly stating they prefer hiring candidates from a specific ethnicity.
Example: The stereotype that women are less competent in math.
Example: Social perception can be influenced by biases.
Example: Bias can skew decision-making in hiring processes.
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Focuses on promoting diversity and creating inclusive environments to combat bias.
intermediateKey Concepts
Unconscious biasStereotypesSocial perceptionDecision-making