implicit bias

[ im-plis-it bahy-uhs ]

/ ɪmˈplɪs ɪt ˈbaɪ əs /

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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: implicit bias in cases of racial discrimination.

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Also called im·plic·it so·cial cog·ni·tion .

Origin of implicit bias

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby implicit bias

implication, implicative, implicatory, implicature, implicit, implicit bias, implicit differentiation, implicit function, implicit function theorem, implicitly, implied

How to use implicit bias in a sentence

Whether it’s lack of mentorship or sponsorship, whether it’s implicit bias, whether it’s requirements that basically make it impossible for women to have any children and stay competitive for promotion as operations officers, for example.
These Jobs Were Not Posted on ZipRecruiter (Ep. 473)|Stephen J. Dubner|August 26, 2021|Freakonomics
Some investigators regard that test as a window into hidden prejudice — and implicit bias training has become common in many workplaces.
Psychology has struggled for a century to make sense of the mind|Bruce Bower|August 11, 2021|Science News
In addition to sleep research, my major area of work, and Steve’s as well, is in implicit bias.
Nap Time for Everyone! (Ep. 468)|Stephen J. Dubner|July 8, 2021|Freakonomics
For example, she led an effort to institute implicit bias training for hiring committees, mandated a minimum level of diversity for hiring committee members and standardized the hiring process to reduce subjectivity in screening candidates.
Complaints, Concerns Dogged Southwestern College’s Hunt for a New President|Gustavo Solis|June 15, 2021|Voice of San Diego

He also raised the possibility of implicit bias against him as a person of color.
Cal State San Marcos Will Reassign Professor Who Harassed Students|Kayla Jimenez|June 1, 2021|Voice of San Diego
As Randy wrote, “I guess this speaks to the church not really having a place for gay people so getting married is still implicit.”
Your Husband Is Definitely Gay: TLC’s Painful Portrait of Mormonism|Samantha Allen|January 1, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Think about it: Dodd-Frank was explicitly passed to drive a stake through the heart of the implicit concept of “too big to fail.”
How Naive is Elizabeth Warren?|Nick Gillespie|December 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The question implicit in this effort, “If you were starting a museum, what would you put in your collection?”
The Best Coffee Table Books of 2014|Robert Birnbaum|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Community activists attack racial bias in policing, so police get defensive?
The St. Louis Rams Enter the Ferguson Fray|Sally Kohn|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
By the implicit laws of capitalism, I'm pretty sure this makes Bieber the new commander in chief.
Justin Bieber Isn’t Even 21, Yet Makes More Money Than Meryl Streep|Amy Zimmerman|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We are told their ideas of government consist in believing that implicit obedience is due both to king and priests.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
Dr. Bias deserves the more credit for his progress in life, as he is entirely self-made.
The Condition, Elevation, Emigration, and Destiny of the Colored People of the United States|Martin R. Delany
Let us, then, rejoice that we possess such a powerful advocate in heaven, and let us place implicit trust in her.
Mary, Help of Christians|Various
In his family his only use is to be a pattern of timid silence and of implicit submission.
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre|Jean de La Bruyre
Implicit and immediate obedience he demandedno questioning of his higher authority.
Those Dale Girls|Frank Weston Carruth