Mahzarin R. Banaji

Mahzarin R. Banaji is a social psychologist and researcher specializing in implicit bias and social cognition.

She is the Richard Clarke Cabot Professor of Social Ethics at Harvard University and co-developed the Implicit Association Test (IAT).

Mahzarin R. Banaji has made significant contributions to understanding hidden biases and their impact on decision-making and behavior.

Her work focuses on how unconscious attitudes affect social interactions and judgments, particularly in areas like race, gender, and age.

Banaji's research has implications for addressing discrimination and promoting equality in various social contexts.

She is known for her ability to communicate complex psychological concepts to a general audience, as demonstrated in her co-authored book "Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People.".