Mahzarin R. Banaji - Blindspot Hidden Biases of Good People

Mahzarin Banaji, an experimental psychologist, discusses the challenges of measuring attitudes and beliefs, particularly those related to social groups. She highlights the limitations of self-reporting and introduces the Implicit Association Test (IAT) as a tool to uncover unconscious biases. Banaji explains how cultural influences shape implicit beliefs and how these are evident even in young children. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding these implicit associations to address stereotypes and prejudices.

What are the two main concepts that Mahzarin Banaji is fascinated by?

• Feelings and expressions

• Attitudes and beliefs

• Emotions and behaviors

• Thoughts and actions

What is one major problem with directly asking people about their beliefs?

• People may not understand the question

• People might forget their beliefs

• People might not want to share their private beliefs

• People always provide honest answers

What is the purpose of the Implicit Association Test (IAT)?

• To measure explicit beliefs

• To assess conscious thoughts

• To uncover unconscious biases

• To evaluate memory skills

How does Mahzarin Banaji describe the influence of culture on implicit attitudes?

• Culture leaves a 'thumbprint' on our brains

• Culture is irrelevant to psychological studies

• Culture only affects explicit beliefs

• Culture has no impact on implicit attitudes

At what age do children start showing evidence of cultural stereotypes?

• Around 10 years old

• At ages two and three

• During teenage years

• In early adulthood

What method is used to analyze parent-child conversations for stereotypes?

• Direct observation

• Natural language processing

• Statistical analysis

• Surveys and interviews

What surprising finding is revealed about parents' language in conversations with children?

• Parents explicitly deny stereotypes

• Parents avoid discussing stereotypes

• Parents consciously teach stereotypes

• Parents are unaware of using stereotypes