Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
prejudice, theism, social psychology, human behavior
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Psychology
Abstract
In the world of psychological thought and theory, psychologists attempt to explain human behavior. In this attempt, biases and prejudices are crucial to identify and discuss. Prejudices and biases tend to distort or exclude interpretations or explanations that could be meaningful for certain people or certain situations. Slife and Reber (2009) have recently argued that an implicit and pervasive prejudice against theism exists in psychology. This prejudice prevents the inclusion of certain theistic explanations for the serious theist. This prospect of a pervasive implicit prejudice against theism is significant given that many psychologists and researchers hold a theistic world-view. Identifying the prejudice would be the first step at overcoming or eliminating the prejudice in psychological theory, research, and practice and thus make psychology more valid and applicable for the practicing theist.
Recommended Citation
Sabey, Allen and Slife, Dr. Brent D.
(2013)
"Exploring a Potential Prejudice against Theism in Social Psychology,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 530.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/530