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

Sign the Words Matter Pledge

Commit to using the Glossary for Culture Transformation as a tool to be an ally and champion of justice, equity, and belonging. This Words Matter pledge is adapted from and inspired by the work of BMC's Grayken Center for Addiction to end the stigma surrounding substance use disorders and people in recovery.

Previous term

Next term