PSY 355 Project Two Template

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PSY 355 Project Two Template Part One: Analyzing the Impact of Implicit Bias and Stereotype Threat on DEI 1. 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. Implicit prejudice occurs when one's preconceived notions about another person affect one's behavior, attitude, or speech. Everyone naturally leans toward conformity to established standards. Culture, religion, history, and society all have a role in shaping the vast diversity of the human race. All of these contribute to the formation of subconscious biases. Our implicit biases are more influential on our attitudes and actions than our stated values and beliefs, and they become more obvious as we move from unconscious to conscious observation. An African American could react more violently to confrontations with the police if he or she believes that all law enforcement personnel, especially those of Caucasian race, are biased against black people. Since bias is learned through direct experience, it is essential to alter one's behavior before altering one's perspective in order to effectively overcome prejudice. Developing and adopting a DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Integrity) worldview requires formal education. Through learning more about marginalized communities and making a concerted effort to change our biases. A passage from William James's "What Is an Emotion?" was cited. In 1884, people first started doing this. Myers and Twenge found that in order to change unfavorable emotional tendencies on the inside, we need to take on the external actions linked to the positive traits we want to 1

acquire (p. 103). I find this statement to be meaningful since it calls for the difficult work of undoing years of institutionalized bias. 2. Describe the socio-psychological implications of stereotype threat on our ability to view others through a DEI lens. Address the following in your response: A. What are the factors that could place a person at risk of confirming a negative stereotype about their own social group? B. If your group suffers from a negative stereotype, what are the implications of this judgment on psychosocial well-being? C. Assuming that biases and stereotypes are defined by values, what are some useful strategies for reducing stereotype threat? Stereotype threat occurs when a preexisting negative stereotype about a certain social group is reinforced, such as the assumption that women are incompetent at mathematics. "Individuals belonging to stigmatized groups, such as women and racial minorities, frequently encounter reduced performance as a result of stereotype threat in situations where they are being assessed" (Steele and Aronson, 95, Challenging assignments have the potential to strengthen an individual's already existing negative opinions about their group of peers. The detrimental consequences of a preconceived opinion about us are more significant. Men are commonly perceived to possess inherent superiority. A weightlifting competition would provide evidence to support the idea that women are physically inferior to males. A negative stereotype can hinder a group's potential and diminish their sense of pride psychologically. Following the events of 9/11, Muslims worldwide became keenly conscious of this obligation. Although most Muslims strongly condemn acts of terrorism, a significant number have grown disenchanted and even antagonistic towards their religion due to its association with terrorism. 2

Exposure to information about individuals from diverse backgrounds, promoting variety, justice, and honesty, and fostering relationships with those who prioritize cooperation and equality can reduce the probability of engaging in stereotyping (Myers & Twenge, 2021, p. 266). 3. Describe how cultivating a growth mindset can help to reduce biased, stereotypical thinking and promote DEI. Address the following in your response: A. In what ways can a growth mindset help us to become aware of our implicit biases? B. How can a growth mindset help us to reduce stereotypical thinking? C. Assuming that people can be influenced to change their minds, what are some practical strategies for shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset? People with a "growth mind-set" are able to improve as a result of their experiences, as reported by Moser and coworkers in Psychological Science (Armstrong, 2019). As we grow older, we are exposed to more and more scenarios that teach us and expose our biases, all of which contribute to the formation of our beliefs, views, and worldview. Understanding the role that implicit bias played in shaping our thoughts allows us to make more informed decisions going forward. A growth mindset has the potential to lessen our reliance on stereotypes by helping us unlearn harmful mental habits formed as children. This freedom to discover who we are and draw own decisions is invaluable. Having a "growth mindset" is essential. Switching from "I am who I am" to "I can learn from this" demonstrates a growth mindset. Learn something new every day instead than relying on your accomplishments to define you. The best way to deal with failure is to figure out what went wrong and then make sure it doesn't happen again. rather than attempting the unachievable, such as running a marathon without warming up with a mile of jogging. Try new things and challenge yourself to grow. Finally, remember to adapt. Your first ideas and convictions grew as 3

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you gained experience. If you want to develop and change, you need to keep reflecting on your past actions and be receptive to new information and strategies (Bansal, 2020). Part Two: Responding to the Challenges of Instituting DEI 1. Using one theory of social psychology to support your position, develop recommendations to help the university system promote diversity . 2. Using one theory of social psychology to support your position, develop recommendations to help the university system promote equity. 3. Using one theory of social psychology to support your position, develop recommendations to help the university system promote inclusivity . There is hope that the cognitive development hypothesis can help make schools more welcoming to students from all walks of life. This method is based on the theories of Piaget and Vygotsky as well as findings from cognitive research and academics. Learning to balance one's own feelings and perspective with an understanding of the feelings and perspectives of others is central to the idea of cognitive development (Johnson & Johnson, 2015, p. This idea can be used to improve diversity in educational institutions by encouraging intellectual growth through compromise among people with different points of view (Johnson & Johnson, 2015, p. 857). Everyone may benefit greatly from an environment that encourages students, teachers, and staff to broaden their horizons. If I were to choose one theory to implement on campus to foster equality, it would be the equality theory. Negative feelings about oneself and one's relationships are more likely to surface in accordance with the equality theory (Livey, 2015, p. 538). Promoting fairness has a good impact on the university because it encourages people to have faith in fair decision-making and equal outcomes, both of which contribute to greater pleasure and contentment. It is essential to make impartial and just decisions regardless of how they may affect one's own ideals. 4

Acceptance and diversity could be encouraged at the school through implementation of the social inclusion theory. According to Merriam-Webster's (2019) definition, inclusion is "the active effort to include and make accommodations for people who have been excluded in the past."This could be because of factors including the person's color, gender, sexual orientation, or physical or mental limitations. Using the idea of social inclusion could help people see the ways in which society has failed to appropriately support them, especially the most marginalized members of society (Jargoo, 2021). An organization committed to this philosophy would look into ways to make sure people from all walks of life feel welcome and valued. 5

References: Merriam-Webster. (2019). Definition of INCLUSION . Merriam-Webster.com. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclusion Armstrong, K. (2019). Carol Dweck on How Growth Mindsets Can Bear Fruit in the Classroom. APS Observer , 32 (9). https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/dweck- growth-mindsets Bansal, V. (2020, June 11). Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset: How To Shift To A Path Of Learning And Growth . TechTello. https://www.techtello.com/fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindset/ G.McN. (2002). International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences (Book). Population & Development Review, 28(1), 162–163. https://ezproxy.snhu.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx? direct=true&db=sih&AN=7374702&site=eds-live&scope=site 6

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