Asked by Laurie Norris on Jul 11, 2024
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_____ is the tendency to mistakenly see objects in the hands of black men as guns.
A) Stereotype threat
B) The shooter bias
C) The outgroup homogeneity effect
D) The racial bias effect
Shooter Bias
A cognitive bias in which a person is more likely to shoot a target they perceive to be holding a weapon because of their race or ethnicity.
Racial Bias Effect
The influence of an individual's race on the perceptions, attitudes, and actions of others, often leading to prejudice and discrimination.
- Comprehend how inherent prejudices and the activation of stereotypical views impact the shaping of attitudes and actions directed at outgroups.
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Saray Trejo-VegaJul 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The phenomenon described is known as "the shooter bias," which refers to the tendency for people to mistake objects in the hands of black men as guns and to react more quickly with lethal force in simulated scenarios. This bias has been demonstrated in various studies and has serious implications for police officers and others who may encounter black men in potentially dangerous situations.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend how inherent prejudices and the activation of stereotypical views impact the shaping of attitudes and actions directed at outgroups.