Using Knowledge of the Brain to Address Racism of College Students

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Published: Jun 11, 2017

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Susan N. Gieg

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By examining neurological research, which studies how the brain activates when participants are confronted with race, we can learn about the intrinsic racist thoughts we all may have. The
interactions between these four areas can inform scientist about ways to disrupt the automatic thoughts individuals may have using behavioral modifications. Methods for altering automatic
thoughts include facilitating interaction between people of different races, using the contact hypothesis, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This knowledge can help student affairs professionals diminish the automatic racial bias that humans have when working with our students.

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Gieg, S. N. (2017). Using Knowledge of the Brain to Address Racism of College Students. Journal of the Student Personnel Association at Indiana University, 44, 63–70. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/jiuspa/article/view/23650
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