The Practice of Assuming That People Who Fit Certain Descriptions

question 57

Multiple Choice

The practice of assuming that people who fit certain descriptions are likely to be engaged in illegal activities is referred to as

• A) explanative prejudice.
• B) racial profiling.
• C) institutionalized stereotyping.
• D) the contact hypothesis.

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