Unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect understanding, actions, and decisions in ways that people may not recognize or intend, often conflicting with explicit beliefs.
Example: Healthcare providers unconsciously treating pain differently in patients from different racial backgrounds despite conscious commitments to equal treatment.
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