Course Description
We all have biases we are aware of, and some we are unaware of. In this course Types of Bias, you will learn about your conscious and unconscious biases. We’ll describe biases we’re intentionally acting upon and those that are more difficult to observe and address.
We’ll define multiple types of bias, provide practical examples, and explore how different types of bias affect us and others. We’ll also share ways to avoid making biased choices in your daily life.
We’ll help you devise strategies to overcome your biases. We’ll show you how you can be an ally of those who are in the minority and work to prevent conscious bias on a larger scale. You’ll also learn about how to manage your unconscious biases and make small changes in your life to overcome other types of bias.
We all have a responsibility to recognize conscious bias and work to prevent it both inside and outside of work. Challenging our unconscious biases is also important in influencing our behavior and impacting those around us. We’ll show you how to prevent common biases by questioning decisions before making them and knowing when to try different approaches.
What You'll Learn
- Define conscious bias and understand how it affects you and others
- Define unconscious bias and understand how it affects you and others
- Discuss ways to avoid making biased choices in daily life
- Explore other types of bias that can affect our daily lives
- Devise strategies to overcome and manage your biases
- Recognize how to act as an ally and help prevent bias inside and outside of work
Key Takeaways
- Everyone has biases, including those we are consciously aware of and those that operate unconsciously.
- Conscious bias involves choices we intentionally act upon, while unconscious bias is more difficult to observe and address.
- There are multiple types of bias that affect us and others in different ways.
- Questioning decisions before making them and trying different approaches can help prevent common biases.
- Recognizing and preventing bias is a shared responsibility both inside and outside of work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in the Types of Bias course?
You will learn about conscious and unconscious biases, how to define multiple types of bias, see practical examples, and explore how different types of bias affect you and others. The course also covers ways to avoid making biased choices and strategies to overcome your biases.
What is the difference between conscious and unconscious bias?
Conscious bias involves biases we are intentionally acting upon, while unconscious bias refers to biases that are more difficult to observe and address. The course defines both and explains how each affects you and others.
How does this course help me address my biases?
It helps you devise strategies to overcome your biases, shows how to manage unconscious biases and make small changes in your life, and explains how to prevent common biases by questioning decisions before making them and knowing when to try different approaches.
What topics or lessons does the course include?
The course includes an Introduction, Defining Conscious Bias, Defining Unconscious Bias, Other Types of Biases, and a Test Your Knowledge section.
Who can benefit from taking this course?
The course is aimed at anyone wanting to recognize conscious bias and prevent it both inside and outside of work, as well as challenge unconscious biases that influence behavior and impact those around them. It also shows how to be an ally of those who are in the minority.
