Is Everyone A Little Bit Racist? - Implicit Bias

The video explores implicit bias, a concept in psychology that refers to unconscious biases affecting judgment. It discusses the Implicit Association Test (IAT) used to measure these biases and critiques its effectiveness. The video highlights real-world implications of implicit bias, such as workplace discrimination, and examines methods to address these biases, including diversity training and inter-group contact.

Why did Starbucks close all their American stores for a day in May 2018?

• To conduct a store inventory

• To train employees on implicit bias

• To celebrate a company milestone

• To launch a new product line

What is the main difference between explicit and implicit biases?

• Explicit biases are conscious, while implicit biases are unconscious

• Explicit biases are related to gender, while implicit biases are related to race

• Explicit biases are hidden, while implicit biases are obvious

• Explicit biases are always positive, while implicit biases are negative

What is the Implicit Association Test (IAT) primarily used for?

• Evaluating intelligence

• Assessing implicit biases

• Predicting job performance

• Measuring explicit beliefs

What did the 2009 meta-analysis reveal about the IAT's predictive power?

• It is only useful for measuring gender bias

• It is not useful for any kind of bias

• It predicts prejudiced behavior better than explicit surveys

• It is less effective than explicit surveys

What was a key finding from the study involving science faculty reviewing job applications?

• Male names received higher competence ratings

• Both male and female names were rated equally

• Female names received higher competence ratings

• There was no difference in ratings based on gender

What is one method mentioned that can help reduce implicit biases?

• Focusing solely on explicit beliefs

• Avoiding diverse groups

• Inter-group contact

• Ignoring biases

What is the main challenge in changing implicit biases according to the video?

• They are easy to identify

• They are unrelated to culture

• They are always positive

• They are deeply ingrained from a young age