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Implicit Bias AwarenessImplicit bias (unconscious bias) - correct answer Known as unconscious bias 1. To unconsciously associate stereotypes or have an attitude towards an individual or group of people 2. Most people have implicit bias and do not realize it until an incident occurs and/or someone brings it to their attention 3. Can negatively impact one's experience, decision making ability, and prevent opportunities and more 4. Implicit bias is beyond your conscious awareness or control 5. Ingrained habits of thought that leads to errors in how we perceive, reason, remember, and make decisions 6. One of the leading causes of inequity When can implicit bias become explicit bias? - correct answer When one becomes conscious of the prejudices or beliefs or stereotypes that they process, and they choose to intentionally act/behave against an individual/group based on those beliefs (intentional behavior) -This becomes a danger zone and one must be careful as if you are conscious of the prejudices or believes, the stereotypes of a particular individual or group, this can be detrimental to patients, students, faculty, staff, and administers -If really bad, can also be damaging to the credibility of the institution and/or may result in an investigation, disciplinary action, or legal matter. What are consequences that could occur in organizations where implicit bias goes unaddressed? - correct answer 1. Interpersonal interaction is pivotal between providers and patients 2. Impairs trust and diversity within an organization 3. Patients may sense bias 4. Negatively impacts patient experience and employee working relationships 5. Adversely impacts care outcomes EX: patients also had more difficulty remembering what their physician told them, had less confidence in their treatment plans, and thought it would be more difficult to follow recommended treatments 6. Impacts selection process at all levels—student admissions, recruitment of healthcare professionals 7. Internal dynamics of an organization are critical—communication, collaboration, promotions etc.