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Personal bias

A consistent tendency to respond more or less favorably to people or options based on factors unrelated to the clinical or professional question.

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A supervisor rates staff who share her hobbies more favorably.

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BCBA E.11 · Ethical and Professional IssuesSpotting personal biases that can interfere with your work
BCBA I.3 · Personnel Supervision and ManagementPromoting equity in supervision

Accommodation
Competency-based evaluation
Confirmation bias
Diversity in supervision
Equality (in supervision)
Equity (in supervision)

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