Jennifer Saul

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to bias-related doubt and implicit biases discussed in the lecture.

Argumentum a Fortiori

A logical argument that translates as 'from the stronger' or 'with even stronger reason', comparing two different arguments.

Implicit Bias

Unconscious tendencies to automatically associate particular traits with members of specific social groups, influencing judgment.

Bias-Related Doubt

A novel form of skepticism arising from implicit biases, distinct from traditional philosophical skepticism.

CV Studies

Research showing that identical resumes receive different evaluations based on the names presented, highlighting implicit bias.

Prestige Bias

The phenomenon where previously published papers are rejected based on non-prestigious affiliations, revealing bias.

Shooter Bias

A study illustrating that an ambiguous object is more likely to be perceived as a gun when held by a young Black man.

Testimonial Injustice

How bias affects the credibility of testimony, complicating rational judgments about arguments or evidence.

Skepticism Demands Action

Bias-related doubt carries moral urgency and can lead to unfair treatment, unlike traditional skepticism.

Anonymizing Materials

One of the effective interventions that involve making submissions anonymous to reduce bias.

Counter-Stereotypical Exemplars

Reflecting on examples that contradict stereotypes as a strategy to address implicit bias.

Implementation Intentions

Creating specific behavioral plans aimed at countering bias when encountering certain situations or stimuli.

Negation Training Exercises

Engaging in training designed to counter biases, created by researchers like Kawakami.

Individual Rational Agency

The view that rational agency relies primarily on conscious reflection; challenged by the need for scientific insights for bias correction.

Radical Social Transformation

The necessary collective societal changes to effectively confront bias-related doubt and implicit biases.

Diverse Representation

Promoting inclusion in power structures as part of the social solution to epistemic problems related to bias.