Corrections Officer Training – Ethics, Roles, And Well-Being Practice Exam

Explicit bias is defined as ?

Unconscious beliefs about groups of people that can affect behavior without awareness. A policy in corrections. An awareness of dislike for certain groups, often leading to open hostility. A stereotype that is rarely acted upon.

Correct Answer:

An awareness of dislike for certain groups, often leading to open hostility.

Explanation:

Explicit bias is conscious, openly held attitudes toward a group that a person knows they hold. This means the bias is acknowledged and can influence behavior in ways the person is aware of, often leading to open hostility or discriminatory actions. In corrections, this might show up as a guard who openly expresses dislike for a group and then treats members of that group more harshly, uses demeaning language, or enforces rules more strictly for them. This differs from implicit bias, which are unconscious beliefs that can affect behavior without awareness. A policy in corrections or a stereotype that is rarely acted upon does not capture the conscious, acknowledged aspect of explicit bias.

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