Bias involves attributing stereotypical beliefs about a group of people to an individual associated with that group. Such inclinations and preferences can interfere with your making impartial judgments about someone. Everyone has biases that cause them to be more tolerant and accepting of certain types of people than others. There are three components of bias:
The cognitive component includes your thoughts, beliefs and ideas about something or someone.
The affective component encompasses your emotional reactions to different types of people.
The behavioral component involves how you act toward certain people.
All three components collectively affect how we relate to and treat others. If you judge people through a biased lens, you can miss the chance to appreciate their talents.