Discussion Post: The Harmful Effect of Unconscious Bias
Describe a typical work scenario based on your psychology specialization. For example, if your specialization is clinical psychology, a typical work situation may be providing therapy to a group of low-income pregnant mothers. Make sure that your scenario includes a person of a different race and ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation from your own.
a) How might you unknowingly convey prejudice, bias, and discrimination in that situation?
b) How do power and privilege factor into the situation you described?
c) What do you need to do to avoid this kind of situation as much as possible?
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.