Which term describes an awareness of dislike toward certain groups and the likelihood of acting on those attitudes?

• A. Explicit bias
• B. Implicit bias
• C. Stereotyping
• D. Prejudice

Answer: (A)

Explicit bias means attitudes toward a group that you are consciously aware of and could act on. It involves a clear dislike and a readiness to treat members of that group differently because of that dislike. This differs from implicit bias, which operates without conscious awareness and can influence behavior even when you don’t endorse those feelings. Stereotyping is about general beliefs about a group, not necessarily about your own awareness or intent to act. Prejudice covers a negative attitude toward a group, but explicit bias specifically highlights both the conscious awareness of the dislike and the potential to act on it.