The Implicit Association Test

uncover your hidden biases

"Romeo and ______." "Salt and ______." "Thunder and _________." You probably never tried to memorize these phrases consciously. And yet, your mind effortlessly fills in the blanks, thanks to its tremendous capacity to build associations — the building blocks of learning.

Most of these associations are useful (or at least harmless). But through years of exposure to stereotypes and other cultural pairings, our minds also develop implicit biases: culturally learned associations that may even conflict with our consciously held beliefs. (Mahzarin Banaji, a co-developer of the test, disavows all biases, and yet she too shows bias—a learned association—on many tests.)

What implicit biases might exist in your mind? How do they compare with your explicit beliefs? Take one of our many tests to find out!

(Note: this test requires a computer keyboard. If you are using a mobile/touchscreen device, take the Mobile IAT.)

And now, to the test itself!

Locate the "E" and "I" computer keys on your keyboard. You will use these two keys (and space bar) for this test by placing your left index finger on the "E" key and your right index finger on the "I" key.

You will see the following appear on the screen, one at a time. Take a second to skim them.

Category	Items

There are five parts, and the instructions change for each part. Pay attention!

Choose your test

Explicit attitudes

And now, to the test itself!