Question

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1. _______________________ involve associations outside conscious awareness that lead
to a negative evaluation of a person on the basis of irrelevant characteristics such as race
or gender.

2. Writing a suicide note or diary entry, giving away possessions, and writing a will are
forms of ____________________?

3. ______________________ is a legal term to determine the need for involuntary
hospitalization.

Answer 1

1. Implicit bias involves associations outside conscious awareness that lead to a negative evaluation of a person on the basis of irrelevant characteristics such as race or gender. Implicit bias is also known as unconscious bias. This is because it involves unconsciously association stereotypes with people.

2.  Writing a suicide note or diary entry, giving away possessions, and writing a will are forms of suicide preparations.

3. Involuntary commitment is a legal term to determine the need for involuntary hospitalization. This typically happens when a person is thought of as having a serious mental disorder.