An officer pulls over a White, middle-aged, female driver for a traffic violation. While interacting with her, he does not notice the handgun sitting in the passenger seat. He prob... An officer pulls over a White, middle-aged, female driver for a traffic violation. While interacting with her, he does not notice the handgun sitting in the passenger seat. He probably would have noticed the handgun if the person he had pulled over was a young, Hispanic male. Which bias does this hypothetical most closely reflect?
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The question presents a scenario involving a police officer who overlooks a handgun during a traffic stop due to a perceived bias based on the driver's race and gender. It asks which type of bias this reflects.
Answer
Confirmation bias
The final answer is confirmation bias.
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The final answer is confirmation bias.
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The hypothetical scenario indicates that the officer's expectations and stereotypes about different demographic groups influence his perception and awareness, demonstrating confirmation bias.
Tips
Avoid assuming someone belongs to a specific group based on preconceived notions.
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