Questions That an Expert May Use to Detect His or Her Own Unconscious Biases
| Emotions and Motivations |
| Did I think about this case more or less that is typical? |
| Did I think excessively about someone involved in this case? |
| Have I been more or less diligent than is typical? |
| Is my report or opinion narrower or broader than requested? |
| Does my opinion resemble my opinions in other cases? |
| Have I had interpersonal difficulty with other parties connected to this case? |
| Am I having difficulties outside the case? |
| Do others suspect me of bias? |
| Does this case resonate with my sociopolitical beliefs? |
| Do I have preexisting emotions or motivations about an issue or person related to this case? |
| Have I failed to follow up on discrepancies or details in this case? |
| Have I failed to consider the possibility that mental symptoms are malingered or factitious? |
| Fund of Knowledge |
| Is my personal background appropriate for this case? |
| Is my training and experience adequate for this case? |
| Information-Processing Style |
| Does my theoretical perspective leave aspects of the case unexplained? |
| Does my reasoning involve unchecked heuristics and biases? |