Moral, Political, and Workplace Biases
Proximity bias
Favoring people who are physically or visibly closer.
What Is Proximity bias?
Proximity bias is a thinking trap where favoring people who are physically or visibly closer.
How It Tricks You
It can turn partial social evidence into a confident judgment about people, motives, or groups.
Real-World Example
The person seen in the office gets more credit than remote teammates.
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
Whose work is less visible but valuable?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Proximity bias?
Favoring people who are physically or visibly closer.
What is an example of Proximity bias?
The person seen in the office gets more credit than remote teammates.
How do I spot Proximity bias?
Whose work is less visible but valuable?