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Ethics and Implicit Bias in Health Care: Exploring the Process of Acknowledging, Accepting, and Addressing Implicit Bias

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1. Implicit bias is: Positive stereotypes that improve care Conscious beliefs we all possess Attitudes, stereotypes, and unconsciously held thoughts None of the above
2. What percentage of things outside the health care systems influence life expectancy? 25% 45% 60% 80%
3. Health professional training on implicit bias: Is not needed because the concept does not exist Decreases negative feelings Increases quality and standards of care Does not make patients feel a sense of belonging
4. Conscious reflection of implicit bias: Reinforces negative stereotypes Generates thoughts related to where the bias originated from Has no impact on care delivery Is an easy process
5. Emotional Intelligence: Does not impact implicit bias Counts more than a high IQ, and technical skills and increases the likelihood of being successful Is the same as cultural intelligence Has no place in healthcare
6. Self-reflection allows one to: Skim the surface of our belief system Ignore the impact of stereotypes on our interactions with others The ability to witness and evaluate our own cognitive, emotional, and behavioral practices Is a one-time process
7. Transformative Learning Theory involves: Role modeling past behavior Ignores past thinking Reinforces assumptions Critical reflection
8. Elements of implicit bias recognition and management includes all except: Disorienting experience Cognitive Behavioral Theory Critical reflection and dialogue Skill acquisition and behavior change
9. Implicit bias is reinforced by: Not addressing attitudes and stereotypes Role play Self-reflection exercises Intentional interaction with those who share different beliefs
10. Effective implicit bias awareness and emotional awareness training positively effects ethical behavior by: Reinforcing negative stereotypes of marginalized populations Providing opportunities for healthcare professionals to address attitudes and behaviors that can ultimately lead to unfair treatment Decreasing the feeling of belonging for people seeking professionals for behavioral health and medical care Not addressing the uniqueness of the people for whom we provide care