Interrupting Microaggressions Quiz

Which strategies are helpful for Interrupting Microaggressions? Choose only two.

• Walk away from the situation

• Ask questions for clarification

• Point out the flaws in the other party's statement

• Be an active bystander

What is the key moment in the process of interrupting microaggressions?

• Setting the tone for positive dialogue

• Making sure the offender is made to apologize

• Using humor to deflet from the comment and laughing it off

• Insisting that the opposing parties discuss the incident

What is the purpose of the 'REFLECT' step in the Five Step Approach?

• To eliminate conscious bias

• To eliminate unconscious bias

• To create awareness of unconscious bias

• To reinforce conscious bias

What is the purpose of the 'REFRAME' step in the Five Step Approach?

• To mirror back each person's words

• To back away from what was said and shake it off

• To acknowledge that unconscious bias is never an acceptable excuse

• To challenge assumptions and patterns of thinking

What is the purpose of the 'REVISIT' step in the Five Step Approach?

• To ensure that the parties involved have agreed upon a time to talk.

• To give people time to process new knowledge

• To explain why both parties are so defensive

• To avoid having to go into a mediation situation

What is the purpose of the 'CHECK IN' step in the Five Step Approach?

• To ensure the conflict has been resolved and open up space for additional conversation

• To ensure that the parties involved are still speaking

• To ensure that neither party still holds unconscious biases

• To address the immediate impact of the microaggression

What is the main purpose of the TED Talk by Clint Smith?

• To encourage using one's voice

• To discourage using one's voice

• To learn how to write spoken word poetry

• To explore what unconscious bias is

All of the following are core values of Luvvie Ajayi Jones except

• being quiet

• shea butter

• honesty

• integrity