Which Statement Is True About Indigenous People in Correctional Facilities

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about Indigenous people in correctional facilities?

• A) They are sent to facilities that specialize in Indigenous offenders
• B) A large percentage of Indigenous youth are underrepresented
• C) In Quebec, Indigenous offenders are less likely to be incarcerated
• D) Indigenous people are overrepresented in corrections

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups.

Scapegoat Theory

A psychological and sociological concept where individuals or groups are unfairly blamed for problems not of their making, often to deflect responsibility from the true sources.

Just-world Phenomenon

is the cognitive bias to believe that the world is fair and people get what they deserve, often used to rationalize injustice.

Unconscious Patronization

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory behavior towards a marginalized group, influenced by unconscious biases.