Test 1:

I chose to play the age IAT as the first game and here are my results:

You have completed the study.

During the Implicit

Association Test (IAT) you just completed:

Your responses suggested a moderate automatic preference for Young people over Old people.

I honestly expected this result as I’m from the younger category myslef and so I expected that I would be more drawn to people who are similar to my age category. However, I still by no means treat elderly people diffrently than those who are my age, I actually try to impose more respect and admiration to those of older age which is why the results came out as “moderate” preference instead of a full on preference towards those who are close to my age.

Test 2:

The second test was the Arab muslim LAT:

During the Implicit

Association Test (IAT) you just completed:

Your responses suggested no automatic preference between Arab Muslims and

Other People.

I was honestly surprised with this answer as I expected that id be more biased or drawn to people who are the same ethnicity as mine and who have the same religion. I understand that such bias is wrong; however, I still believe that the answers I gave made it obvious that I am more drawn to people who have Arabic/muslim cultures than the “others”. The answers  I chose towards the very end showcases my stance clearly. For example, there was a question that asked how warm I was towards Arab and non Arab people. My answers portrayed that I am slightly more warm and comfortable with those who are like me.

Test credibility:

According to this website (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/user/demo.canada/ca.static/faqs.html) , the test is “well validated [but not 100%] accurate”. the test’s main aim is to highlight potential biases but not test a person’s rather than a psychological assessment. the website also states that of someone were to repeat the test again, there might be slight variations to their answers which shoes how its not completely reliable or accurate.

Reflection on “Facing History & Ourselves, “Day of Learning 2013 – Binna Kandola: Diffusing Bias”

A part that stood out to me in this talk would be when Kandola stated that bias influences institutional behaviors and individual practices, trying to sustain systemic inequalities. candela also emphasizes that bias is not only used for prejudice, but also for design making and daily interactions. This part stood out to me as it made me understand that bias goes beyond individual actions but it’s ingrained in us and it requires changes to address it.