Unconscious Bias Knowledge Assessment Survey

1.Defining Unconscious Bias: Which of the following best describes the nature and characteristics of unconscious bias as discussed in this session?

A) A deliberate, conscious preference developed from adult workplace experiences.

B) An occasional lapse in judgment that only affects individuals who lack cultural competency training.

C) A learned stereotype that is automatic, unintentional, deeply ingrained, and universal.

D) A temporary mind-state that does not influence long-term professional behavior or outcomes.

2.Impact on Society and Healthcare: According to the course content, how does unconscious bias subconsciously influence everyday life, systemic structures, and healthcare outcomes?

A) It is limited strictly to judicial and banking systems and does not impact clinical healthcare access.

B) It seeps into subconscious decision-making, resulting in disadvantages for both individuals and groups in areas like recruitment, healthcare access, and outcomes.

C) It only affects interpersonal interactions if an individual actively intends to discriminate.

D) Its historical impact in America has been largely neutralized by modern administrative policies.

3.Recognition and Mitigation: What is the fundamental first step and key strategy for managing and reducing the impact of unconscious bias in your dental practice?

A) Recognizing and accepting that we all possess some form of bias, and actively employing conscious mitigation techniques.

B) Assuming that professional dental training naturally eliminates subconscious bias from clinical decision-making.

C) Ignoring subconscious thoughts and relying solely on standardized, automated diagnostic tools.

D) Relying entirely on institutional compliance officers to address bias rather than individual self-assessment.

4.Provide additional comments or insights on how unconscious bias has impacted your practice.