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Example of Positive Bias: In-Group Preferential Treatment
A common form of positive bias is showing preferential treatment to individuals who are perceived as being similar to oneself. This favoritism can be based on shared group memberships such as gender, race, or even common interests like supporting the same sports team.
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A manager at a software company is hiring a new project lead. The manager reviews several applications and thinks, "I've found that people who went to my old university are just better collaborators." Based on this situation, which of the following would represent an act of discrimination?