Not exact matches
This study adds to a body of previous work showing that
implicit bias —
biases that
exist unconsciously but can nonetheless affect our daily actions and decisions — can manifest in recommendation letters through the writers» language.
«Although this study of clinicians from surgical and other related specialties did not demonstrate any association between
implicit race or social class
bias and clinical decision making,
existing biases might influence the quality of care received by minority patients and those of lower socioeconomic status in real - life clinical encounters.
When services put it upfront and center, they are able to use their
implicit bias without even have to think twice about why it
exists.
From a synthesis of
existing research, RTI International concluded that it is possible for educators and families to increase awareness of and reduce their negative
implicit biases of one another.
Thus, it is critical for educators to identify any discrepancies that may
exist between their conscious ideals and unconscious associations so that they can mitigate the effects of those
implicit biases, thereby improving student outcomes and allowing students to reach their full potential.