Affinity Bias: We all have a natural tendency to gravitate toward people similar to us in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, age and lifestyle. This unconscious bias can lead us to hire people who look ...

I’ve lost count of how often I’ve heard the phrase, “I don’t read the news. It’s all biased anyway.” I’ve heard it from students, friends, family, and sometimes unsolicited from strangers when they ...

Confirmation bias happens when you unconsciously focus on ideas that match what you already believe. Possible reasons include wishful thinking, anxiety, info overload, and the need to protect yourself ...

When making decisions and judgments, humans can fall into common "traps," known as cognitive biases. A cognitive bias is ...

Working on self-awareness can help you realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses. Try to avoid blaming outside factors for negative outcomes. You can accept feedback and be open to ...

A look at Discovery Place Science's new exhibit, The Bias Inside Us An inside look at the latest exhibit at Discovery Place Science in uptown Charlotte. "The Bias Inside us" examines the differences ...

People with a self-serving bias take praise for positive events and blame their mistakes on others. This bias can boost your self-image, but it can also cause plenty of tension in your relationships.

“Bias” is the word of the hour. Today, we are acutely aware of an especially pernicious form of bias: that which is unconscious, unintentional and implicit, perpetrated by those who deny that they ...