Illinois Child Welfare Employee License (CWEL) Practice Test

Bias is the correct term for preconceived judgment or opinion formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge. In the context of child welfare work, bias can negatively impact decision-making processes, leading to unfair treatment of families and children. It is important for child welfare professionals to be aware of their biases and work towards addressing them to ensure equitable and just practices.

Disparity refers to a difference or inequality, which is related to but different from bias. Racism specifically refers to prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race, often based on the belief in one's own race's superiority. Values are the principles, standards, or beliefs that guide an individual's behavior and decision-making.