Objective:
To analyze key concepts of biases, heuristics, schemas, and stereotypes and reflect on their implications in personal and societal contexts.
Instructions:
First, watch all of the YouTube videos listed below
1. https://youtu.be/BwYFhJO9t50?si=UYWo2fypmpPSULBr
2. https://youtu.be/OQGIgohunVw?si=sIhdZhDplU91nT_s
3. https://youtu.be/8SIb97tZSpI?si=pagluvD-sPnfjPDt
4. https://youtu.be/5S7Je6kbGDY?si=KEdNw5j7slnNwZB0
5. https://youtu.be/hr9xAcWv790?si=bJisFgOp2Oq_ZJXH
6. https://youtu.be/RIOGenWu_iA?si=-5AAAFKnoNsQ5EjA
Write a 3-page essay (double-spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font, 1-inch margins) addressing the following prompts:
Paper Structure and Prompts:
1. Introduction:
· Briefly explain biases and heuristics and their relevance to human behavior.
2. Body:
· Part 1: Schemas and Stereotypes
· Define schemas and their influence on perception.
· Explain how schemas relate to attitudes and stereotypes, providing an example of their effects in everyday life.
· Part 2: Explicit and Implicit Bias
· Differentiate between explicit and implicit bias.
· Provide an example of each and discuss how they affect decision-making
· and behavior.
· Part 3: Real-World Implications and Countermeasures
· Summarize the consequences of biases and stereotypes in society &
· Reflect on the countermeasures discussed in the videos and suggest one
· additional strategy you believe could help reduce bias.
3. Conclusion:
· Reflect on your personal insights and any biases you may have recognized.
· Explain the importance of addressing biases for creating equitable and inclusive environments.
Submission Requirements:
· Submit your essay as a PDF or Word document via this assignment dropbox.
· Use APA format to cite the videos and any additional resource used in this essay.
· Cover Page and Reference Page are mandatory.
Complete this training and upload your screenshot to this assignment dropbox by Sunday at 11:59 pm CT.
Estimated time to complete: 3.5 hours