3333 Week 12

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Which of the following are based on physical appearance characteristics?

Race (correct)

Mental impairment

Class

Gender

What are the impacts of implicit bias on social interaction?

Reduced access to government benefits

Microaggressions (correct)

Prejudice

Higher conviction rates

What factor contributes to the Halo Effect?

Physical disability

Class

Mental impairment

Attractiveness based on white, western, patriarchal standards (correct)

Which systemic influences are mentioned in the text as contributing to implicit bias?

Education Signup and view all the answers

What are the observable factors mentioned in the text that impact how someone is treated in social interaction?

Tone of voice, accent, gesture/posture/eye contact Signup and view all the answers

What are the outcomes mentioned in the text as a result of bias in the workplace?

Less likely to be hired and/or promoted Signup and view all the answers

What is the most challenging aspect of working in a diverse, equitable, and/or inclusive environment?

Navigating different perspectives and experiences Signup and view all the answers

Do you think workplace policies should include statements on allyship, such as how to respond to sexist, racist, or homophobic behaviors?

Yes, because it promotes a supportive and inclusive workplace culture Signup and view all the answers

Do you think it is important to understand gender diversity?

Yes, because it promotes inclusivity and empathy Signup and view all the answers

Should sharing gender pronouns be incorporated in workplace settings?

Yes, to foster a respectful and inclusive environment Signup and view all the answers

Do you think allyship is important in the workplace?

Yes, as it promotes solidarity and support for marginalized groups Signup and view all the answers

What has been a contributing factor to being passed over for regular promotions, according to your previous supervisor?

Lack of managerial skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential issue with blinded applications?

They can reduce the selection of marginalized candidates Signup and view all the answers

Why are blinded interviews and AI hiring considered problematic?

They are also programmed with bias Signup and view all the answers

What does the Proteus Effect demonstrate?

People change their behavior in line with their character and stereotypes Signup and view all the answers

How do diversity and inclusion interventions typically fare in the workplace?

They have transient success Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of immersive perspective taking using virtual reality?

Low acceptability of the method Signup and view all the answers

How does virtual reality perspective taking (VRPT) compare to traditional perspective taking in terms of bias reduction?

VRPT offers greater reduction in bias Signup and view all the answers

What does the Embodiment Questionnaire measure?

Sense of ownership over a virtual body Signup and view all the answers

Which exercise induced proprioceptive drift according to the study?

Virtual avatar exercises Signup and view all the answers

What did the study find regarding interoception?

It remains affected by the physical world Signup and view all the answers

What was the predicted factor influencing interaction quality with the demonstrator?

External appearance Signup and view all the answers

Which subscales showed differences in performance between in-vivo and virtual reality exercises?

Kinaesthetic and visual Signup and view all the answers

What did the study find regarding the correlation between the virtual body experience and validated measures?

Correlates with validated measures, with some exceptions Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of women compared to men complete their STEM degrees?

20.8% of women compared to 79.2% of men Signup and view all the answers

What field shows the largest disparities in completion of STEM degrees between men and women?

Engineering and IT Signup and view all the answers

What did the meta-analysis of 470 papers between 1985 and 2018 suggest as a significant factor in gender gaps in STEM?

Gender bias favoring men Signup and view all the answers

What did studies show about the preference for men over women in hiring processes?

Men consistently rated as more competent and given more benefits Signup and view all the answers

What did the simulated interview study using VR and computer-based embodiment show about the relationship between empathy and candidate ratings?

Empathy mediates the relationship between embodiment and candidate ratings Signup and view all the answers

In which industries are embodied VR interactions used, according to the text?

Clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and developmental psychology Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gender Bias in STEM and Embodiment in VR Interactions

Men comprise 80% of the STEM workforce in Australia and 70% internationally
20.8% of women compared to 79.2% of men complete their STEM degrees, with the largest disparities in engineering and IT
Women in STEM frequently report experiences of gender bias in the workplace
Meta-analysis of 470 papers between 1985 and 2018 suggests that gender bias favoring men is a significant factor in gender gaps in STEM
Studies show a preference for men over women in hiring processes, with men consistently rated as more competent and given more benefits
Little research exists on embodiment for gender bias in STEM, but studies have shown greater gender bias for males embodied as female and reduced gender bias for participants embodied as women
A simulated interview study using VR and computer-based embodiment showed that empathy mediates the relationship between embodiment and candidate ratings
Participants identify with the avatar gender they embody, and if women are already more empathetic than men, VR interventions targeting bias against women in male-dominated industries may be most effective for men
Psychological scientists are using embodied approaches in VR interactions, but there is a lack of psychometrically validated measurement scales for body ownership, agency, and self-location
Embodied VR interactions are used in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, and developmental psychology
None of the four measurement scales created for embodiment in VR interactions have been psychometrically validated, despite being used primarily in computer science and big tech
There is a need for validated measures and considerations for serving vulnerable communities in the context of embodied VR interactions and gender bias in STEM

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"Gender Bias in STEM and Embodiment in VR Interactions" Quiz Test your knowledge on the gender disparities in STEM, experiences of gender bias, and the use of embodied VR interactions to address bias. Explore the impact of embodiment on gender bias and the need for validated measures in this field.