Our unconscious bias is essential and necessary because it could be life-saving.

A new study suggests that Republicans and Democrats both believe their political opponents are more anti-democratic than they actually are.

We often judge people by their group membership—but research suggests other ways to see each other.

Covid has turned us into pandemic experts, all too ready to gainsay scientists and distorting our reasoning, but psychology can help us understand how our prejudices are formed.

Brought to prominence twenty years ago by a controversial test, the concept is now essential to our understanding of racism.

Companies may seek to dismantle prejudice among their employees – but psychologists question whether these courses effect lasting change.

Society seems to reward people with particular facial features. Research by Shunyuan Zhang and colleagues uses machine learning to analyze traits that people associate with charisma. The findings highlight opportunities to enhance one's image—and challenge bias.

Researchers believe gender stereotypes hold women back in the workplace. Katherine Coffman's research adds a new twist: They can even cause women to question their own abilities.

Amid a controversy, it’s important to remember that implicit bias is real—and it matters.

What is it, why it matters and what can you do about it.

As awareness of implicit bias and its effects has increased, so has interest in mitigating it. But that is much harder to do than scientists expected.

Amid a controversy, it’s important to remember that implicit bias is real—and it matters.

We often judge people by their group membership—but research suggests other ways to see each other.

In social psychology, a stereotype is a fixed, over-generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.

Do you think it is important to learn other cultures?

Many people, from novices to experts, overestimate their own abilities in a particular trade. Psychologists call this the overconfidence bias, and it manifests in all corners of life, from politics to investment decisions.

Mid-career women are often surprised by the levels of bias and discrimination they encounter in the workplace, especially if they’ve successfully avoided it earlier in their careers.

Learn why it's important for everyone— not just company leaders— to understand unconscious bias.

Expanding how we design our workplaces, environments, and processes opens a creative sandbox.

As an employer, it is your duty to ensure the safety and welfare of your employees which includes making sure that everyone is treated fairly