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    1) One of Dr. Bell's class assignments was to take two implicit association tests from Harvard that assess implicit biases related to disability and skin tone. 2) The student was hesitant to take the tests because they knew they had inner prejudices they did not want to admit. 3) The test results confirmed the student's expectations that they have an implicit preference for non-disabled people and light-skinned black people, which they attribute to a lack of exposure and how they were raised.

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    1) One of Dr. Bell's class assignments was to take two implicit association tests from Harvard that assess implicit biases related to disability and skin tone. 2) The student was hesitant to take the tests because they knew they had inner prejudices they did not want to admit. 3) The test results confirmed the student's expectations that they have an implicit preference for non-disabled people and light-skinned black people, which they attribute to a lack of exposure and how they were raised.

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    1) One of Dr. Bell's class assignments was to take two implicit association tests from Harvard that assess implicit biases related to disability and skin tone. 2) The student was hesitant to take the tests because they knew they had inner prejudices they did not want to admit. 3) The test results confirmed the student's expectations that they have an implicit preference for non-disabled people and light-skinned black people, which they attribute to a lack of exposure and how they were raised.

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    Harvard Implicit Test

    One of Dr. Bell's class assignments was the Harvard Implicit Test. We were directed to take two tests, the
    Disability ('Disabled – Abled' IAT) and Skin-tone ('Light Skin – Dark Skin' IAT). These two tests aimed to
    help us see where we may be discriminating against others. It was an opportunity to have an honest look
    within ourselves. Below is my reflection on taking the Harvard Implicit Test.

    Stacy Rawlings
    Steven Bell Ph.D., TRS, CTRS
    RECTH 3330 Foundations of Recreational Therapy
    August 31, 2023
    Harvard Implicit Test

    I was hesitant to take the two Harvard Implicit Test because I know I have inner prejudices that I would
    rather not admit to myself. I know that our individual viewpoints depend upon our experiences in life
    and that we must look within when we feel a certain way around different types of people so we can do
    our best to eliminate any prejudices. I also know this work can be challenging but well worth it.

    My test results weren't a surprise to me. It said I have an affinity for light-skinned black people and for
    non-disabled people. I attribute this to my lack of time around those different from me and how I was
    raised. I also know that I can change and that I am a work in progress.

    What did raise a concern to me was that as I was sorting the images and words, I didn't particularly
    appreciate that it was making me categorize the words into either "good" or "bad" because nothing is
    either good or bad. Everything just is. An experience is an experience to be had and shouldn't be judged.

    I was afraid that labeling the words with the images would instill negative connotations toward the
    specific groups of people. I assume this is the test's purpose and probably has something to do with how
    fast one categorizes each word and image. I didn't want this part of the test to make that inner prejudice
    part of me, the part I have been working hard at changing to think its prejudice is correct. I was glad
    when the words and images switched. Maybe if I could practice putting the "good" words with the
    images of things I think are negative, I could clear out my negative thoughts about others.

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