Anton, a Black Man, Has a Sudden, Unexpected, and Emotionally

question 45

Multiple Choice

Anton, a Black man, has a sudden, unexpected, and emotionally painful encounter being racially profiled by two police officers. After this experience, he becomes hypervigilant of his surroundings and behaviors when around police officers and attempts to avoid them at all costs. He is now feeling angry and depressed. Anton is likely experiencing ______.

• A) post-traumatic stress disorder
• B) the racial bias effect
• C) race-based traumatic stress
• D) discrimination-based traumatic stress

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Definitions:

Incriminating Statements

Statements that suggest or imply someone's involvement in a crime or wrong-doing.

Warrantless Search

A search conducted by law enforcement without a court-issued warrant, which must meet certain legal exceptions to be considered constitutional.

Voluntary Intoxication

A legal defense claiming that the defendant was under the influence of drugs or alcohol by their own choice at the time of the alleged crime.

Private Wrongs

Actions or failures to act that violate the rights of individuals or specific groups, typically resulting in civil legal actions.