Bias
Definition
Bias refers to the tendency to favor or hold a particular perspective, opinion, or belief over others, often leading to unfairness or prejudice in decision-making.
Analogy
Imagine you and your friends are playing a game of basketball. However, one of your friends is the referee and constantly favors their own team by making biased calls. This unfairness affects the outcome of the game and prevents it from being played on an equal playing field.
Related terms
Stereotype: A widely held but oversimplified belief or idea about a particular group of people.
Confirmation bias: The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms our preexisting beliefs.
Media bias: The partiality or slanting of news coverage towards a particular political ideology or agenda.
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