Identifying Bias Worksheet

Reflect on a recent decision you made. Can you identify any biases that may have influenced your choice? Describe them.

Think about a time when you met someone new. What were your first impressions, and how might implicit biases have shaped these perceptions?

Consider the groups (e.g., racial, gender, professional) you belong to. How do your group affiliations potentially bias your views on people outside these groups?

Reflect on a situation where you felt misunderstood or unfairly judged. How might biases have contributed to this experience?

What biases have you been able to identify? How do you plan on avoiding them?

References

1. Greenwald, A. G., & Banaji, M. R. (1995). Implicit social cognition: Attitudes, self-esteem, and stereotypes. Psychological Review, 102(1), 4-27.
2. Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), The social psychology of intergroup relations (pp. 33-47). Monterey, CA: Brooks/Cole.

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