An Update Regarding Seasonal Illnesses

To help prevent the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses, we strongly encourage all visitors to wear a mask while in ambulatory clinics or inpatient units. Surgical masks are available at hospital and clinic entrances. Patients with respiratory illnesses should also wear masks. Thank you for helping protect our patients, staff, and community.

Language

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.

For questions or suggestions, please email wordsmatter@bu.edu