Psychology of Diversity and Unconscious Bias

Description

In this course, you will learn :

• Simple tricks can help you live a happier life.
• Dispel common myths about what it means to live a fulfilled life by understanding where true happiness comes from.
• Connect with others on a deeper level.

Syllabus :

1. The Core Issues

• What are Stereotypes?
• What is Prejudice?
• What is Discrimination?

 

2. The Problems with Stereotypes

• Introduction to Stereotypes and Their Effects
• Stereotype Effects on Perception
• Stereotype Effects on Evaluation
• Stereotype Effects on Our Memories
• Stereotype Effects

 

3. Stereotype Threat

• Introduction to Stereotype Threat
• What is Stereotype Threat?
• When Stereotype Threat Happens Most
• Solutions to Reduce Stereotype Threat
• Stereotype Threat

 

4. "Us" vs. "Them"

• The Psychology of "Social Identity"
• Prejudice and Inherently Meaningless Groups
• Ingroups vs Outgroups

 

5. Living in a Diverse World

• An Increasingly Diverse Society
• The Benefits of Diversity
• Challenges of Changing Social Demographics
• Approaching Diversity: Colorblindness vs. Multiculturalism
• Diversity's Benefits and Challenges

 

6. Best Practices for Reducing Prejudice

• How to Think About Prejudice Reduction
• There's Hope!
• Contact Theory
• More on the Contact Hypothesis
• Common Ingroup Identity
• Stereotype Replacement
• Perspective Taking
• Exceptions to the "Rule"
• Reducing Prejudice

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