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.

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 

1. https://youtu.be/BwYFhJO9t50?si=UYWo2fypmpPSULBr
2. https://youtu.be/OQGIgohunVw?si=sIhdZhDplU91nT_s
3. https://youtu.be/8SIb97tZSpI?si=pagluvD-sPnfjPDt
4. https://youtu.be/5S7Je6kbGDY?si=KEdNw5j7slnNwZB0
5. https://youtu.be/hr9xAcWv790?si=bJisFgOp2Oq_ZJXH
6. https://youtu.be/RIOGenWu_iA?si=-5AAAFKnoNsQ5EjA

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

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