Accusation Quote by Nell Scovell
“Everyone - male and female - is biased. But no one wants to admit it, so our brains search for examples that disprove the accusation.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Psychology Today, 2018
Everyone is biased; people deny it and seek disconfirming examples.
In simple terms: Bias is universal; denial leads to selective evidence.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront personal bias.
Themes
bias
self‑deception
psychology
Mood
critical
introspective
Type
educational
analytical
When to use this quote
- Hiring
- media consumption
- policy making
Key Concepts
Cognitive dissonance
confirmation bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How to identify own blind spots?
- What strategies reduce bias in decisions?
A Different Perspective
Bias can be deeply entrenched.
