A neuroscience-based methodology to identify the implicit associations of brazilian science teachers towards nuclear technology
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Science, technology, and innovation play an essential role in helping countries increase the quality
of life they offer their citizens. Since the discovery of nuclear fission in the 30s, the peaceful
applications of nuclear technology have benefited several fields. Improved crops, preservation of
food, health, environment protection and a stable supply of energy can be cited as contributions of
nuclear technology for global wellbeing. Despite all benefits that result from the peaceful uses of
nuclear technology, it is still addressed with prejudice. Prejudices may be explicit (conscious) or
implicit (unconscious). Either explicit or implicit, prejudices interfere with individuals’ attitudes.
This paper aims to assess the implicit associations of Brazilian science teachers towards nuclear
technology by administering the Implicit Association Test (IAT). Identifying their implicit
associations will contribute for the understanding of prejudices that may interfere with their
teaching. A pretest with nuclear specialists was administered to check the consistency of the IAT.
Subsequently, it was administered to the science teachers. The results of the IAT demonstrated
more positive associations towards oil. The next step consists of proposing a methodology to
change implicit associations of Brazilian science teachers towards nuclear technology.
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BARABAS, ROBERTA de C.; LIMA, ANA C. de S.; SABUNDJIAN, GAIANE. A neuroscience-based methodology to identify the implicit associations of brazilian science teachers towards nuclear technology. International Journal of Development Research, v. 8, n. 6, p. 20904-20909, 2018. Disponível em: http://repositorio.ipen.br/handle/123456789/29283. Acesso em: 26 Mar 2026.
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