implicit bias
noun
plural implicit biases
: a bias or prejudice that is present but not consciously held or recognized
These studies reveal that students, nurses, doctors, police officers, employment recruiters, and many others exhibit implicit biases with respect to race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, social status, and other distinctions.—
J. T. Jost et al.
J. T. Jost et al."Research shows that the majority of people have an implicit bias that associates science and technology with gender, so from a very young age, girls are not encouraged to pursue these careers," she [Caroline Simard] said.—Claire Cain Miller
Claire Cain MillerExamples of implicit bias in a Sentence
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In February, California’s 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that Shore had not taken into account implicit bias during a Racial Justice Act hearing for a driver who alleged San Diego police improperly pulled him over and arrested him.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Under Cunningham, Amherst instituted a two-step hiring process, intended to root out implicit bias: one committee chose candidates and another asked the applicants a uniform set of questions.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
If the data contains historical or implicit biases, the AI's predictions may be skewed, leading to unfair policy rates or coverage denial for certain groups of people.
—Neil Sahota, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The court ordered that the lower court rehear the case, this time with the idea of implicit bias in mind.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
Since 2014, the puzzle industry has changed dramatically, in part because members of the community are more willing to discuss the effects of implicit bias.
—Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2024
California’s effort to confront implicit bias among doctors faces a 1st Amendment challenge.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
The partial settlement requires the three Maryland law enforcement agencies involved to overhaul their use-of-force policies, and requires training for implicit bias and de-escalation.
—Kelley Manley, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2024
Finally, empowering healthcare providers with more education on implicit bias training so physicians can provide more culturally-sensitive care, particularly to minorities such as Black women will go a long way in reducing the glaring disparities in cardiovascular health.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
Under Cunningham, Amherst instituted a two-step hiring process, intended to root out implicit bias: one committee chose candidates and another asked the applicants a uniform set of questions.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2024
If the data contains historical or implicit biases, the AI's predictions may be skewed, leading to unfair policy rates or coverage denial for certain groups of people.
—Neil Sahota, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
The court ordered that the lower court rehear the case, this time with the idea of implicit bias in mind.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2024
Since 2014, the puzzle industry has changed dramatically, in part because members of the community are more willing to discuss the effects of implicit bias.
—Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2024
California’s effort to confront implicit bias among doctors faces a 1st Amendment challenge.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
The partial settlement requires the three Maryland law enforcement agencies involved to overhaul their use-of-force policies, and requires training for implicit bias and de-escalation.
—Kelley Manley, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2024
Finally, empowering healthcare providers with more education on implicit bias training so physicians can provide more culturally-sensitive care, particularly to minorities such as Black women will go a long way in reducing the glaring disparities in cardiovascular health.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024
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“Implicit bias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/implicit%20bias. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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