Michael says that he is not racist, yet he avoids areas of the city that he thinks are 'ethnic' because he says he does not feel safe. In this example, Michael is demonstrating a phenomenon called __________.

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The bias blind spot refers to the tendency for individuals to be aware of biases in others but fail to recognize them in themselves. In this case, Michael may have a bias against certain ethnic groups, but does not see it as racist because he rationalizes it as a safety concern.

Michael Says That He Is Not Racist, Yet He Avoids