unconscious bias
Americannoun
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deep, general patterns and shortcuts of cognitive processing that a person is unaware of and that underlie implicit bias.
Etymology
Origin of unconscious bias
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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“Unconscious bias,” he believes, will never get out of the way.
She had wanted the government's reforms to include specific training for staff to help tackle racism and unconscious bias, which she believes can sometimes play a part in the way decisions are made about children's needs – though admits it is hard to prove.
From BBC
She wants the government's reforms to include specific training for staff to help tackle racism and unconscious bias.
From BBC
Some hiring managers may have unconscious bias and may even be younger than you.
From MarketWatch
Present in Rogers’ critique is precisely this type of unconscious bias.
From Salon
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