NIH MeSH · D000087302Psychiatry and Psychology

Bias, Implicit

Also known asHidden Bias · Bias, Hidden · Unconscious Bias · Bias, Unconscious · Implicit Bias · Subconscious Bias · Bias, Subconscious

Definition

The attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases which include favorable and unfavorable assessments, are activated involuntarily without individual's intentional control. (from https://www.jointcommission.org/-/media/deprecated-unorganized/imported-assets/tjc/system-folders/joint-commission-online/quick_safety_issue_23_apr_2016pdf.pdf?db=web&hash=A5852411BCA02D1A918284EBAA775988)

MeSH classification

  • F01.145.813.550.281
  • F01.829.595.312

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Ageism

Biased behaviors or attitudes, differential treatment, unequal access to social participation or opportunities based on age.

Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000087302) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗