Unit Award Scheme

119328 CULTURE BIAS IN PSYCHOLOGY: EXAMINING APA'S APOLOGY

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	key features of the American Psychological Association’s (APA's) resolution 'Apology to People of Colour for APA's Role in Promoting, Perpetuating, and Failing to Challenge Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Human Hierarchy in US'	Summary sheet
2	key features of the second APA resolution entitled ‘Role of Psychology and APA in Dismantling Systemic Racism Against People of Colour in US'	Summary sheet
3	the historical chronology published by the APA	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
4	select at least two studies from APA's historical chronology and explore their impact on marginalised communities	Student completed work
5	identify at least two governmental policies that resulted from research named in the historical chronology which perpetuated scientific racism	Student completed work
6	examine why the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) and National Hispanic Psychology Association (NHPA) were founded	Student completed work
7	consider the role of research by Mamie Phipps and Kenneth Clark on social change and segregation laws	Student completed work
8	explain at least two strategies recommended by APA to promote inclusivity and diversity in psychological research	Student completed work
9	draw on the APA apology to write a 600 word essay on the wider impact of scientific racism on people of colour in education, immigration, health and housing.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 25 May 2023Level - Level Three