Implicit Bias in Healthcare

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Self-Assessment Questions

    1 . How would you describe implicit biases to a colleague?
    A) They are often unconscious attitudes that can impact behavior.
    B) They are often conveyed through physical or verbal harassment.
    C) They are when you openly communicate your thoughts or preferences.
    D) They are when you intentionally exclude someone from a conversation.

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    2 . Which strategy would be most helpful to objectively identify and increase awareness of biased behavior with your team?
    A) Attending a lecture
    B) Taking time for meditation
    C) Testing methods like Project Implicit
    D) Reading a handout on the impact of implicit bias

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    3 . How does the stereotype replacement strategy help break a habit of implicit bias?
    A) It shifts unconscious biases by focusing on stereotypical thoughts and actions.
    B) It suppresses biased thoughts by mentally blocking them from conscious awareness.
    C) It involves recognizing, reflecting, and replacing the bias with a new focus or perspective.
    D) It confuses the brain by deliberately imagining patients in exaggerated or humorous scenarios.

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