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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March 16th 2025

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see Zener cards. [Joseph B. Rhine]