The English philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626) called conscious and unconscious biases and stereotypes
A)"plagues of interviewing."
B)"idols of the mind."
C)"the best tools."
D)"mind benders."

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Francis Bacon called conscious and unconscious biases and stereotypes "idols of the mind." This reflects his belief that these biases are like false gods that prevent us from seeing the world as it truly is. He believed that we must work to overcome these idols in order to gain knowledge and understanding.

The English Philosopher Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Called Conscious and Unconscious