Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. key features of the American Psychological Association’s (APA's) resolution 'Apology to People of Colour for APA's Role in Promoting, Perpetuating, and Failing to Challenge Racism, Racial Discrimination, and Human Hierarchy in US'

2. key features of the second APA resolution entitled ‘Role of Psychology and APA in Dismantling Systemic Racism Against People of Colour in US'

3. the historical chronology published by the APA

demonstrated the ability to

4. select at least two studies from APA's historical chronology and explore their impact on marginalised communities

5. identify at least two governmental policies that resulted from research named in the historical chronology which perpetuated scientific racism

6. examine why the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) and National Hispanic Psychology Association (NHPA) were founded

7. consider the role of research by Mamie Phipps and Kenneth Clark on social change and segregation laws

8. explain at least two strategies recommended by APA to promote inclusivity and diversity in psychological research

9. draw on the APA apology to write a 600 word essay on the wider impact of scientific racism on people of colour in education, immigration, health and housing.