stereotypical bias

 

Stereotypical bias is the tendency to view people and objects in general ways based on various sources of information about people and things.

A reliance on stereotypes can lead to prejudicial behavior toward specific people who appear to be in the same class or group as the stereotype.

Stereotype bias can lead to false identification.

Racial stereotypes have been particular damaging leading to judgments of guilt by association with the stereotype rather than guilt based on observed behavior.

Stereotypical bias affects what people remember. Recalled information can fit a congruity bias. That is, people may recall features based on the stereotypes they hold. A witness may describe a person based on the stereotype of people from a particular race or ethnic group.

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