4 page essay. 4 scholarly references. Due 4-4-25
Unit 9 Exploring Biases, Heuristics, and Their Impact.
Instructions
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
6.
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