Title: How to reduce implicit bias to improve your judgements and decisions - Psychology Compass
Headings: How to reduce implicit bias to improve your judgements and decisions
How to reduce implicit bias to improve your judgements and decisions
Step 1: Learn where your implicit biases come from.
TV and movies present a more stereotypical world than what exists in real life
Step 2: Recognize when implicit biases may affect your judgements and decisions, and expose yourself to non-stereotypical people.
Step 3. Learn to control your implicit biases with slower, more deliberate decision strategies.
Step 4. Bonus tip for people who have been affected by cultural stereotypes.
How can individuals combat negative messages about their social group?
Recap of how to reduce implicit bias to improve your judgements and decisions

Content: Whereas when White characters are associated with violence, they are often portrayed as a morally complex character that viewers are supposed to sympathize with (think about the cast of Game of Thrones). Lack of complex representation strengthens stereotypes and can influence our implicit bias. TV and movies present a more stereotypical world than what exists in real life
Movies and TV shows also over represent men and White people (at least in Western countries like the US, Canada, and Europe), compared to women and racial minorities. Lack of representation on screen affects our perceptions too. It sends subtle cues about who belongs in what positions. Remember that these visual representations accumulate over time and impact our automatic evaluations of different groups of people. Yes, even fictional representations influence our perceptions! Going forward, when you are watching the news, TV, or even commercials, take a step back and think about how people are being represented. Most importantly, remember that depictions on TV, movies, and commercials do not accurately reflect real life. Though racial and gender implicit biases are common, people can also hold implicit biases regarding sexual orientation, age, religion, and socio-economic status.