Which term refers to attitudes and beliefs about a person or group on a conscious level that can be positive or negative, often arising from a perceived threat?

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Explicit bias is the term for attitudes and beliefs about a person or group that you are aware of at a conscious level. These beliefs can be positive or negative and are often shaped by a perceived threat or stereotype. Because they are conscious, people can articulate them, justify them, and these views can influence behavior unless checked. This differs from implicit bias, which operates unconsciously and can affect judgments without conscious awareness. In practice, explicit bias might look like openly endorsing a stereotype about a group and acting on it, while implicit bias would influence reactions or decisions without the person realizing it.