🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Psychologischer Bias

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Psychoˈloːɡɪʃɐ ˈbaɪəs

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Psychological Bias/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈbaɪ.əs/
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Psychologischer Bias kann unsere Wahrnehmung beeinflussen."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment, often influenced by cognitive factors.

    "Confirmation bias is a common psychological bias where individuals favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs."
  2. 2

    An inclination or prejudice for or against a person or group, often leading to unfair treatment.

    "The psychological bias against certain demographics can affect hiring decisions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'psychological' originates from the Greek word 'psyche', meaning 'soul' or 'mind', combined with 'bias', which comes from the Old French 'biais', meaning 'slant' or 'oblique'. The phrase has evolved to describe systematic patterns of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.

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