Eelarvamustest

Eelarvamustest is the Estonian term for prejudices or preconceived notions about people, groups, or situations. These beliefs are often formed or reinforced without solid evidence and can shape how individuals perceive others, judge, and act.

They can be explicit (consciously held) or implicit (unconscious) and are influenced by culture, upbringing, media, and social networks. Eelarvamustest frequently rely on stereotypes and serve as cognitive shortcuts, but they can distort reasoning and lead to biased outcomes.

In social science and public discourse, eelarvamustest are studied to understand bias in education, law, media, and workplace decisions. Addressing them involves methods such as critical thinking education, bias awareness, and the promotion of inclusive practices.

The term also appears in dictionaries and academic writing to denote these systematic, often harmful beliefs.