Investigate and analyze research findings on culture and discrimination in psychology. What are the hidden inequities and implicit biases that have skewed research findings? Consider intelligence testing as an example. Propose some action steps psychologists and researchers can take to remove bias and discrimination from their practice. Provide evidence for your argument and explain how and why your recommendations will help remove this bias and discrimination.
The fields of psychology and psychological research have historically grappled with significant issues of culture and discrimination, leading to hidden inequities and implicit biases that have skewed findings and perpetuated harmful stereotypes. These biases often stem from a lack of cultural competence, ethnocentric perspectives, and the inherent subjectivity of human interpretation.
Psychological research, particularly in its early stages, was heavily dominated by Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD) populations. This "WEIRD" bias has led to findings that were then universalized,
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