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#30 - Why are we so WEIRD?

Oct 5, 2020
An open discussion on diversity in behavioral science, featuring Cerita D. Bethea, Neela A. Saldanha, and Grace Lordan. They address unconscious bias, the need for diversity in research, iron and folic acid intake among anemic pregnant women, improving diversity, and taking action for Black Lives Matter.
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  • Diversity in behavioral science is essential for driving creativity and improving team effectiveness.
  • Focusing primarily on 'weird' samples limits the understanding of human behavior in diverse contexts and hampers the generalizability of findings.

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Importance of Diversity in Behavioral Science

The podcast episode discusses the importance of diversity within the field of behavioral science. The speakers highlight how the field has traditionally been limited in terms of diversity, both in terms of the samples used in research and the demographics of professionals within the discipline. They emphasize that diversity is crucial for driving creativity and improving team effectiveness. The podcast features leaders in the field who share their perspectives on diversity and highlight the need for more inclusive practices. It also encourages the audience to actively contribute to increasing diversity within the behavioral science community.

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