Biais
Definition
Biais refers to a tendency or prejudice that influences our judgment or decision-making process, often leading to unfairness or favoritism.
Analogy
Imagine you're playing a game of basketball and the referee consistently makes calls in favor of one team. This biased referee is not being fair and is showing favoritism towards one team over the other.
Related terms
Discrimination: Discrimination refers to treating someone unfairly based on their race, gender, age, or other characteristics.
Stereotype: A stereotype is a widely held but oversimplified belief or idea about a particular group of people.
Prejudice: Prejudice is a preconceived opinion or attitude towards someone based on their perceived characteristics without any real knowledge or experience.
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