General Psychology Paper
ASSIGNMENT #3: Implicit Associations
Background Information: Humans are inherently biased. It’s part of our nature. Some biases we are aware of, others lie a bit more under the surface. The attitudes and beliefs that we hold affect our behaviors, our decision making, and our understanding and perspectives. Within these attitudes and beliefs there are biases. Bias that is outside of our conscious awareness is referred to as implicit bias. Researchers developed a measure that aims to assess implicit associations. This measure is known as the IAT (Implicit Association Test). The IAT is designed to assess implicit attitudes and beliefs—those attitudes and beliefs that we may have difficulty acknowledging or unable to acknowledge.
Assignment Type: Assessment and written reflection
Assignment Deadline: Friday, April 3rd @ 5pm
Grading Criteria:
Completed 2 IATs
Evidence of thoughtful reflection to experience taking IAT Responded to all questions/prompts listed under STEP 3 Minimum requirements met for paper
Total Points Possible
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15
15
10
50 Points
Requirement Characteristics
Points Possible
Assignment Information: Learn about the IAT, complete two IAT measures, and write a 1.5- to 2- page reflection paper on the experience based on the writing prompts provided in the assignment requirements section.
Assignment Requirements:
o STEP 1: Visit the IAT website by clicking here.
▪ Read the following sections on this page: Overview, About the IAT, and Frequently Asked Questions.
▪ Reading these sections will give you a better understanding of the IAT and what it is attempting to measure.
o STEP 2: Take two IAT assessments by clicking here. ▪ Instructions:
• Click “Go!” under the “Project Implicit Social Attitudes” section
• On the next page, identify if you will be completing the measure via
touchscreen or via keyboard at the bottom of the next page.
• On the next page, you will select the IAT measure you will take.
▪ Complete TWO IAT assessments.
• There are a number of IATs to choose from: race, weight, sexuality,
religion, age, disability, etc.
▪ Be sure to pay attention to your results and how you compare to others. Don’t
worry if your results aren’t flattering, you are not alone. That is the norm!
o STEP 3: Write a 1.5- to 2-page (double-spaced) reflection paper addressing each of the
following:
▪ Your experience taking the IAT assessments
• Identify the two IATs that you completed
• What was your experience while taking the IAT?
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• How did you react to your results? Was it a surprise or expected?
• Did this measure increase your awareness? If so, what will you do with
that increased awareness?
▪ Your thoughts on the validity of the IAT
• Do you think the assessment is really measuring implicit bias? Why or Why not?
▪ Compare your results with something you learned in chapter 12 about bias
• How do your results tie into chapter 12 (Social Psychology) material?
▪ NOTE: Write at least 1 well-developed paragraph on each of the prompts above within your reflection paper.
o Minimumrequirements:
▪ 1.5- to 2-pages (no less than 1.5 pages and no more than 2.5 pages)
▪ 12-point font (Times New Roman)
▪ Double-spaced
▪ 1-inch margins
▪ Includes your name and assignments name in the header
▪ Well-developed paragraphs (that is, 5-7 full and completed sentences for each
paragraph)
▪ Complete, full sentences
▪ Correct spelling and grammar
▪ Responds to each of the writing prompts outlined above.
MY IAT SCORES
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