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Cultural bias

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Cultural bias refers to the tendency for psychological research, theories, or assessments to be influenced by a particular culture's norms, values, beliefs, or language. This bias can lead to inaccurate conclusions about individuals from different cultural backgrounds.

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