Implicit bias refers to beliefs and attitudes that affect our understanding, actions and decisions in an unconscious way.

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Implicit bias is about attitudes and stereotypes that shape our understanding, actions, and decisions without us realizing it. This unconscious influence means we can hold prejudices we aren’t aware of and still act in ways that reflect them, even when we consciously want to be fair. The statement points to that automatic, hidden influence on judgment and behavior. In contrast, overt prejudice is openly expressed, conscious beliefs are deliberate, and explicit stereotypes are stated beliefs, all of which involve awareness, not the unconscious pull described here.