APS

2024 APS Annual Convention

Algorithmic Bias in Psychological Science: Causes, Consequences, and Potential Solutions

Sunday, May 26, 2024 · San Francisco, CA

Oral · Methodology

Machine learning methods are increasingly applied across psychological science. While these methods hold immense promise for prediction and pattern detection, algorithms reflect the nature of their training data, and can perpetuate societal injustices. This symposium examines the causes and consequences of algorithmic bias across clinical, social, cognitive, and developmental psychology.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Shirley WangChair
    Harvard University
  • Shari LiuDiscussant
    Johns Hopkins University

Presentations

  1. Discrimination Attributed to Algorithms Is Perceived As Less Worthy of Accountability and Punishment Ajua Duker
  2. Intersectional Social Group Biases Are Propagated through Language-Vision ModelsTessa Charlesworth
  3. Examining Gender and Race-Based Biases in Automated Mental Health DiagnosisSachin Pendse
  4. Awareness of Racial and Ethnic Bias and Potential Solutions to Address Bias with Use of Healthcare AlgorithmsJasmin Brooks