IMPLICIT BIAS Definition & Meaning

implicit bias

[ im-plis-it bahy-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Psychology.

bias that results from the tendency to process information based on unconscious associations and feelings, even when these are contrary to one’s conscious or declared beliefs:
In some cases, implicit bias rather than conscious prejudice is a factor in cases of racial discrimination.

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Origin of implicit bias¹

First recorded in 1930–35

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Example Sentences

When it comes to speech, “an institution may not take, express, or assert a position or opinion” on anti-racism, bias, critical race theory, implicit bias, intersectionality, prohibited discriminatory practices, racial privilege,” the law states.

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“It’s frustrating to me that we can have an MLK Jr. Day, but we can’t talk about implicit bias,” Tokita said.

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“We can’t talk about critical race theory, bias, implicit bias.”

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Before Trump took office, a CDC website listed structural racism and implicit bias among the many factors to blame for such disparities, echoing findings long cited by health researchers and advocates.

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He added that “there’s this knee-jerk implicit bias against affordable housing” in the Palisades because people confuse the term with housing for the homeless.

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