Prejudice and Discrimination: Crash Course Psychology #39
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The shooting of Amadou Diallo by NYC police officers highlighted the impact of non-conscious biases on tragic outcomes, as discussed in Malcolm Gladwell's book "Blink." Implicit biases based on various factors can affect job opportunities, pay fairness, and even escalate to life-threatening situations, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing these biases.
Insights
- Malcolm Gladwell's "Blink" uses Amadou Diallo's case to illustrate how unconscious biases can result in tragic consequences, shedding light on the impact of implicit biases in various aspects of life.
- The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is a tool that uncovers hidden biases, showing how prejudices based on race, gender, or other factors can influence job prospects, wage disparities, and discriminatory actions, emphasizing the pervasive nature of these biases in society.
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Recent questions
What incident involving Amadou Diallo is discussed in Malcolm Gladwell's book "Blink"?
The fatal shooting by NYC police officers in 1999.
What are implicit biases based on, as mentioned in the Summary?
Race, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation.
What is the distinction between prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination according to the Summary?
Prejudice is a negative attitude, stereotyping is cognitive, and discrimination involves actions.
How are implicit biases measured, as mentioned in the Summary?
Through the Implicit Association Test (IAT) using timed categorization tasks.
What can in-group bias lead to, as highlighted in the Summary?
Conflict and aggression between groups.
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