Explicit bias is defined as which?

• A. Conscious, deliberate attitudes or beliefs about a group that a person is aware of and can choose to express or conceal
• B. Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence perception
• C. Cultural humility
• D. A prejudicial attitude that is openly stated

Answer: (A)

Explicit bias refers to conscious, deliberate attitudes or beliefs about a group that you are aware of and can choose to express or conceal. This awareness and intentional control distinguish it from biases you hold without realizing it. So you can decide to voice that bias or keep it private, which is the essence of explicit bias.

By contrast, implicit bias describes attitudes or stereotypes that operate unconsciously and influence perception without your awareness. Cultural humility is about an ongoing, reflective approach to learning from and about people from different backgrounds, not a biased attitude. A prejudicial attitude that is openly stated touches on visibility, but explicit bias centers on the conscious awareness and the ability to express or hide the belief, not just on whether it is spoken aloud.