Tendency to be prejudiced against, or in favour of, certain beliefs, or people who engage in particular activities.
This gives motive or subconscous reason to lie, misrepresent or distort information or evidence.
- Bias is a prejudice in favour of one side over another.
- It can be unconscious and unintentional.
- It may originate in religious or political beliefs, it can even be source from being a member of a group or family.
- A person who is biased may not have anything to gain from the outcome of the situation.
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