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 hypothetical scenario involving an officer who overlooks a handgun during a traffic stop due to potential biases. It is asking which type of bias best describes the situation, offering three options to choose from.
Answer
Attention bias.
The final answer is attention bias.
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The final answer is attention bias.
More Information
Attention bias occurs when an individual's focus is influenced by pre-existing expectations, such as stereotypes, leading to selective observation or neglect of certain details in a situation.
Tips
Avoid relying solely on stereotypes or preconceptions when assessing situations to minimize attention bias.
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