Campus Construction Update

As part of our work to ensure the look of our campus matches the exceptional care you've come to expect, we're closing the corridor between the Moakley and Menino lobbies for approximately one month, starting on Saturday, Aug. 10. Thank you for your patience during this time.

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Reconstructing credentials

Reconstructing credentials

Verb

Unintentionally adjusting the value of specific credentials to favor an applicant from a stereotype congruent group 

Source
  • Uhlmann and Cohen. Psychological Science 16(6): 474-480, 2005
  • Norton et al., Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 87(6): 817–831, 2004
  • Samson, Du Bois Review: Social Science Research on Race
  • Hodson et al., Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 28(4):460-471, 2002
  • Heilman, et al., Journal of  Applied Psychology 89(3): 416-427, 2004
  • Heilman & Wallen, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology 46(4):664-667, 2010

The Glossary for Culture Transformation is a living document to be revised on an annual basis.

Suggested Citation: Office of Equity, Vitality, and Inclusion, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center, and Boston University Medical Group. Glossary for Culture Transformation. 2021.

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