Which term describes conscious, deliberate prejudice or beliefs that an individual holds about a particular group of people?

• A. Implicit Bias
• B. Sympathy
• C. Explicit Bias
• D. Empathy

Answer: (C)

Conscious, deliberate prejudice about a group is explicit bias. The term explicit signals that the attitudes are openly acknowledged and endorsed, and can shape decisions and actions because they are held deliberately. This stands in contrast to implicit bias, which is subconscious and can influence behavior even without awareness. Sympathy and empathy describe feelings of concern or understanding, not deliberate judgments about a group.