A security guard consistently pays closer attention to individuals from a specific ethnic group while conducting bag checks, believing they are more likely to shoplift. This behaviour demonstrates:

Question: A security guard consistently pays closer attention to individuals from a specific ethnic group while conducting bag checks, believing they are more likely to shoplift. This behaviour demonstrates:

Answer options:

• Effective loss prevention strategy ✅ Implicit bias and stereotyping
• Fair and consistent enforcement
• Pre-emptive security measure

Correct answer: Implicit bias and stereotyping

Explanation: Implicit bias and stereotyping involve making assumptions or taking actions based on generalised beliefs about a group, rather than individual behaviour, which can lead to discriminatory practices based on protected grounds like ethnic origin or race.