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MCAT Psychological Social Foundations Flashcards: 8c Discrimination Individual Institutional

Study 8c Discrimination Individual Institutional in MCAT Psychological Social Foundations with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is explicit bias in the context of individual discrimination?

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Conscious, openly endorsed prejudiced attitudes. Involves deliberate acknowledgment of biases, directly influencing discriminatory actions.

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A university examined discrimination in its lab hiring. In a field experiment, faculty received identical email inquiries about open research assistant positions; the only variation was the applicant's name, stereotypically associated with Group A or Group B. Separately, the university reviewed a departmental rule requiring "prior unpaid lab experience" for all applicants. The report invoked conflict theory, noting that gatekeeping rules can preserve advantages for groups with more resources. Which example best illustrates institutional discrimination as described in the report?
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