Assignment: Implicit bias research

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Assignment: Implicit bias research

How does your source, “Long-term Reduction in Implicit Race Bias,” conform to the ethical guidelines of psychology?

Some sources will specifically detail what was done to conform to ethical guidelines. In one or two sentences, explain what was (or wasn’t) specifically done to accomplish the above. Note: Remember to cite your sources by typing #cite.

Many sources imply compliance with ethical guidelines rather than spelling it out verbatim. In one or two sentences, describe what was (or wasn’t) implied or assumed in this source regarding compliance with ethical guidelines. Include in-text and parenthetical citations as appropriate.

How does your source, “Science Faculty’s Subtle Gender Biases Favor Male Students,” conform to the ethical guidelines of psychology?

In one or two sentences, explain what was (or wasn’t) specifically done to accomplish the above. Note: Remember to cite your sources by typing #cite.

In one or two more sentences, describe what was (or wasn’t) implied or assumed in this source regarding compliance with ethical guidelines. Note: Remember to cite your sources by typing #cite.

Implicit bias describes the way that stereotypes and attitudes we are not aware of shape our behavior. Research shows that implicit bias is a concern in STEM courses, where instructors and students may carry assumptions or hold stereotypes in mind that are not supportive of an inclusive teaching environment.

The Implicit Association Test (IAT) measures the strength of associations between concepts (e.g., black people, gay people) and evaluations (e.g., good, bad) or stereotypes (e.g., athletic, clumsy). The main idea is that making a response is easier when closely related items share the same response key