Take one (gender, age, race, sexuality, disability, or weight) of the Implicit Association Tests (IAT) at the Harvard University website.
In 750-1,000 words, address the following:

1. Examine how attitude is formed.
2. Discuss how personal implicit biases can form understandings at a local, national or global level.
3. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the IAT as a research tool.
4. Reflect on your personal results from the IAT.

Use three to five scholarly sources to support your thinking, your textbook can be used as one of the resources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment will be submitted to Turnitin. Avoid plagiarism.

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Sexuality Attitudes

Sexuality is an aspect that is experienced and expressed in different ways due to people’s varying thoughts, desires, beliefs, attitudes, relationships, roles, behaviors and practices. Society at large believes that topics related to sex should not be discussed widely. However, such perceptions are changing, and this is evident whereby policymakers in countries like America have promoted the equality of the gay community. Society interprets sexuality differently, and this is governed by the attitudes that are influenced by factors like religion, culture, politics, and media.

An analysis of how attitude is formed concerning sexuality

The norms, values, and mores in society dictate the aspects that determine acceptable behavior when it comes to sexuality. According…

 

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