Jennifer L. Eberhardt Books
Jennifer L. Eberhardt is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and a recipient of a MacArthur 'Genius' Grant.
Known for: Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
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Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
In this groundbreaking work, social psychologist Jennifer L. Eberhardt explores the science of implicit bias and how unconscious prejudices shape our perceptions, decisions, and interactions. Drawing on decades of research and real-world examples—from law enforcement to education and everyday life—Eberhardt reveals how bias operates beneath awareness and offers strategies to mitigate its effects, fostering greater understanding and equity.
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The Science of Bias
Bias begins not with hatred but with categorization. Our brains are wired to make sense of an overwhelming flood of information. We sort things into patterns quickly, unconsciously, and automatically. This ability—to tell safe from dangerous, friend from foe—once helped our ancestors survive. But wh...
From Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
Seeing Race
We like to think we see the world as it is, yet vision itself is subject to bias. When I show police officers quick flashes of ambiguous objects—sometimes weapons, sometimes harmless tools—the speed and accuracy of their responses change depending on whether a Black or white face appears beforehand....
From Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
About Jennifer L. Eberhardt
Jennifer L. Eberhardt is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and a recipient of a MacArthur 'Genius' Grant. Her research focuses on racial bias, social cognition, and the ways in which stereotypes influence behavior and decision-making. She is recognized internationally for her contribu...
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Jennifer L. Eberhardt is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and a recipient of a MacArthur 'Genius' Grant. Her research focuses on racial bias, social cognition, and the ways in which stereotypes influence behavior and decision-making. She is recognized internationally for her contribu...
Jennifer L. Eberhardt is a professor of psychology at Stanford University and a recipient of a MacArthur 'Genius' Grant. Her research focuses on racial bias, social cognition, and the ways in which stereotypes influence behavior and decision-making. She is recognized internationally for her contributions to understanding implicit bias and promoting social justice.
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