Moral, Political, and Workplace Biases
Affinity bias
Favoring people you feel comfortable with.
What Is Affinity bias?
Affinity bias is a thinking trap where favoring people you feel comfortable with.
How It Tricks You
It can turn partial social evidence into a confident judgment about people, motives, or groups.
Real-World Example
An interviewer favors a candidate who went to the same school.
Seen Online As
- I am judging the person before I understand the situation.
- The group label is doing too much of the thinking.
- My side gets context; their side gets blame.
What To Ask Instead
Am I evaluating fit or familiarity?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Affinity bias?
Favoring people you feel comfortable with.
What is an example of Affinity bias?
An interviewer favors a candidate who went to the same school.
How do I spot Affinity bias?
Am I evaluating fit or familiarity?