Which term means a predisposition toward one side of a topic or issue?

• A. Stereotype
• B. Discrimination
• C. Bias
• D. Prejudice

Answer: (C)

Bias means having a predisposition toward one side of an issue, which can color how you evaluate evidence or interpret events. In history, bias shows up when a source or author emphasizes certain facts while downplaying others to push a particular conclusion, reflecting that internal leaning before fully weighing all information. This makes it the best fit because the question describes a tendency to favor a viewpoint rather than an attitude or action. Stereotypes are generalized beliefs about a group, prejudice is an attitude or feeling toward a group, and discrimination is the action of treating people differently; all can flow from bias, but they describe different aspects—internal leanings versus attitudes or behaviors—where bias specifically points to that predisposition toward one side.