Psychology
bias
noun
Definition
A tendency to favour one thing over another in a way that is unfair or unjustified.
In a sentence
“Confirmation bias leads people to seek out information that supports their existing views.”
Synonyms
prejudicetendencyslantinclination
Common collocations
- cognitive bias
- confirmation bias
- unconscious bias
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