cultural bias

the tendency to interpret and judge phenomena in terms of the distinctive values, beliefs, and other characteristics of the society or community to which one belongs. This sometimes leads people to form opinions and make decisions about others in advance of any actual experience with them (see prejudice). Cultural bias has become a significant concern in many areas, including psychometrics, ergonomics, and clinical psychology. See also culture-fair test; culture-free test; ethnocentrism.

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Psychology term of the day

November 23rd 2024

simulator

n. a training device that simulates the conditions or environment of the actual operating situation or that resembles the actual equipment to be used, such as a flight simulator for pilots. The training allows for a safe, lower-cost experience with the conditions under study but may lack realism.