Research on “implicit bias” suggests that people can act on the basis of prejudice and stereotypes without intending to do so. While psychologists in the field of “implicit social cognition” study consumer products, self-esteem, food, alcohol, political values, and more, the most striking and well-known research has focused on implicit biases toward members of socially stigmatized groups, such as African-Americans, women, and the LGBTQ community. Explore the resources below to learn how to recognize implicit bias within yourself and others, and deal with it appropriately.
How our brains are wired for implicit bias
Addressing implicit bias and gaining self-awareness
Take a Test: How could I have implicit bias?
PBS “POV” series on Implicit Bias
POV | Implicit Bias: Peanut Butter, Jelly and Racism
POV | Implicit Bias: Snacks and Punishment
POV | Implicit Bias: Why We’re Awkward
POV | Implicit Bias: Check Our Bias to Wreck our Bias
POV | Implicit Bias: Make Friends to Tackle Bias
POV | Implicit Bias: High Heels, Violins and a Warning
The Implicit Bias Video Learning Series from BruinX (UCLA Neuroscience):
Implicit Bias | Preface: Biases and Heuristics
Implicit Bias | Lesson 1: Schemas
Implicit Bias | Lesson 2: Attitudes and Stereotypes
Implicit Bias | Lesson 3: Real World Consequences
Implicit Bias | Lesson 4: Explicit v. Implicit Bias
Implicit Bias | Lesson 5: The IAT
Implicit Bias | Lesson 6: Countermeasures