Implicit Bias: The Michigan Requirement

Course #57440 -


Study Points

  1. Define implicit and explicit biases and related terminology.
  2. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of the Implicit Association Test.
  3. Describe how different theories explain the nature of implicit biases, and outline the consequences of implicit biases.
  4. Discuss best practices for providing culturally competent care to various patient populations.
  5. Discuss strategies to raise awareness of and mitigate or eliminate one's implicit biases.

    1 . Dr. X, a physician, acknowledges that she still has a lot to learn about different racial and ethnic minority groups. She is willing to learn from her patients and assume the role of learner. Dr. X is demonstrating
    A) diversity.
    B) reflexivity.
    C) explicit bias.
    D) cultural humility.

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    2 . What tool is used to quantitatively measure implicit bias?
    A) IAT
    B) SOAP
    C) STOPP
    D) fMRI

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    3 . Which of the following is NOT a risk factor in triggering implicit biases for health professionals?
    A) Uncertainty
    B) Cognitive dissonance
    C) Time pressure to make a rapid decision
    D) Heavy workload and feeling behind schedule

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    4 . An implicit bias training is offered at a hospital, and a total of 50 health professionals attend. During the breakout session, training participants are assigned to discussion groups. One nurse agrees that implicit bias is prevalent, but she is quite sure she does not hold any implicit biases. Which developmental stage might this nurse be in?
    A) Defense
    B) Minimization
    C) Structural competence
    D) Counter-stereotype acceptance

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    5 . As part of an implicit bias training, participants watch a film about an African American man's experiences navigating the health system and are asked to enter the protagonist's lived reality. What type of intervention is this?
    A) Priming
    B) Attunement
    C) Control strategies
    D) Perspective taking

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    6 . Mr. A, a social worker, attempts to record personal information about his patients and not simply social characteristics. For example, he writes, "Patient is an elderly Hispanic woman, age 79 years. She lives with her daughter and is an avid pianist." What is this an example of?
    A) STOPP
    B) Priming
    C) Power-sharing
    D) Individuation

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    7 . Cultural heterosexism is characterized by
    A) negative feelings toward oneself and self-hatred.
    B) A negative attitude or fear of non-straight sexuality or GSM individuals.
    C) considering sexual identity and determining that one does not want to think further about it.
    D) the stigmatization in thinking and actions found in cultural institutions, such as educational and legal systems.

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    8 . The basis of establishing a safe and welcoming environment for all patients is
    A) beneficence.
    B) autonomy.
    C) security.
    D) maintaining distance.

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    9 . Which of the following is a typical characteristic of communication in high-context cultures?
    A) Use of more informal language
    B) Speaking more and often raising one's voice
    C) Assumption that meanings are described explicitly
    D) Reliance on interpreting eye contact, gestures, and tone of voice

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

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    10 . Which of the following is an attribute of patient-centered practice?
    A) The practitioner focuses on observed signs and symptoms.
    B) The practitioner is concerned with identifying the disease pathology.
    C) The practitioner focuses on the subjective description of the illness.
    D) The practitioner is not influenced by how the client/patient defines the illness.

    WEBINAR

    Learners should engage with the archived webinar, below, and the provided resources to explore the topics covered in this course. Addressing implicit bias requires that each professional honestly examine their own biases and those that influence the systems in which they work.

    Click to Review