Which term describes a prejudiced outlook that colors interpretation?

• A. Body Language
• B. Briefing
• C. Bias
• D. Burden of Proof

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is bias: a prejudiced outlook that colors interpretation. Bias is an internal inclination or prejudice that affects how you perceive, judge, and interpret information, often leading you to see evidence in a way that confirms preconceptions rather than evaluating it objectively. It can be conscious or unconscious, but the result is the same—partial or skewed interpretation.

Nonverbal body language refers to signals you send or read through posture and expressions. A briefing is an informational session or summary of what will be covered. Burden of proof is the obligation to provide enough evidence to support a claim. None of these capture the idea of an internal tilt that colors how you interpret information, whereas bias does.