1 definition by Tsubinaru
Biases that originate from an individual that is not particularly involved within an activity and is only observing from a far. The 'spectator' becomes observant and more critical of certain details as they are only analyzing and is not under any pressure to preform unlike the person involved in the activity. Therefore, if the spectator is placed within a different environment, he or she would not be able to pick up on certain details unlike the observant position. This is a more generalized term, similar to Backseat gaming.
People watching sports through television is subjected to spectator bias as they are not under the pressure of the situation.
by Tsubinaru April 17, 2021