Question

question 9 of 10
which of these is the best definition of bias?
a. the fear or anxiety people feel at the thought of being evaluated or judged by others
b. words or phrases intended to evoke an emotional response or take advantage of a stereotype
c. a prejudice against an idea, thing, person, or group of people that causes a person to make unfair judgments
d. an incorrect guess or inference made about a topic, speaker, or event

Explanation:

Bias refers to prejudice leading to unfair judgments. Option A describes evaluation - anxiety, B is about loaded language, and D is about incorrect inferences.

Answer:

C. A prejudice against an idea, thing, person, or group of people that causes a person to make unfair judgments