Causes of Gender Bias

• Fewer female psychologists in senior research positions.

• Researchers being unable or unwilling to suspend prejudiced attitudes leading to misinterpretation of results, tests that benefit one gender and the use of psychology to reinforce prejudiced attitudes.

• Historically most research has involved male participants

Equal Opportunities Legislation, changing attitudes and the growth of women in the field has meant that gender bias in psychology is becoming less frequent and less of a problem.