What Is Implicit Bias and How Does It Factor into Police

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Essay

What is implicit bias and how does it factor into police brutality?

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Definitions:

Adaptive Behavior

The range of skills and abilities that allow individuals to meet their needs, adjust to changes, and interact with their environment effectively.

Crossbill Birds

A group of birds known for their distinctive crossed beaks, adapted for extracting seeds from conifer cones.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that includes all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, responsible for transmitting information to and from the central nervous system.

Nerve Processes

The extensions from a neuron, including dendrites and axons, that transmit electrical and chemical signals to and from the nerve cell body.