Theories of Social Psychology (Essay Sample)
Describe the socio-psychological implications of implicit bias on our ability to view others through a DEI lens. Address the following in your response:
A. How can the assumptions we make about social groups unconsciously influence our attitudes, language, and actions in subtle ways?
B. Given the shift from unconscious to conscious perception, describe how an implicit bias could become an explicit bias.
C. Given the notion of bias as a learned construct, describe what you believe is the most effective step that a person could take to unlearn bias.
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Theories of Social Psychology
Part One Socio-Psychological Implications
Question 1
The assumptions people make concerning social groups can unconsciously influence language, attitudes, and actions since implicit bias is witnessed in these groups. People in social groups conform to the beliefs and values of other members. Notably, the beliefs and behaviors are usually fueled by the environments in which people grow up, like household, family, and school. Implicit bias influences people's actions, language, and attitudes through racism, stereotypes, and prejudice due to a lack of conscious knowledge. Prejudice can switch from implicit to explicit bias when individuals understand and realize that their beliefs are based on stereotype racist perspectives and still continue to believe and follow it.
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