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Understanding the Mind
Unconscious Bias
Unconscious Bias
These are prejudices you hold without even realizing it. Everyone has them, and recognizing them is the first step.
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Unconscious bias refers to prejudices that operate without our awareness.
This is a mental shortcut the brain uses to make quick judgments, so everyone has them. There's no need to feel ashamed. What matters is acknowledging and noticing that these biases exist.
Simply becoming aware of your own unconscious biases is the first step toward having a fairer and more open mind. — Mindy
💡 Real-Life Example
"Automatically trusting someone more because of how they look" — that's unconscious bias.
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