implicit bias

American  

[im-plis-it bahy-uhs] / ɪmˈplɪs ɪt ˈbaɪ əs /

noun

Psychology.

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of implicit bias

First recorded in 1930–35