In a preschool classroom, a teacher willingly wiped runny noses when necessary. However, when the runny nose belonged to an immigrant child, she said, "Go get a tissue and wipe your nose." When her differential treatment was pointed out to her, she was surprised. This is an example of which of the following:

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The teacher's differential treatment of the immigrant child, without her conscious awareness, is an example of implicit or hidden bias. Implicit biases are unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions.

In a Preschool Classroom, a Teacher Willingly Wiped Runny Noses