The Allegation That Police Target Minorities When Enforcing the Law

question 30

Multiple Choice

The allegation that police target minorities when enforcing the law is called ______.

• A) affirmative action
• B) stereotyping
• C) racial profiling
• D) discrimination

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Definitions:

Information Processing Theorist

An information processing theorist studies how human minds process and understand information, focusing on mechanisms like perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Thinking Stops

describes a cessation or significant interruption in the cognitive process, often due to stress, overwhelming information, or mental health issues, preventing effective problem-solving or decision-making.

Vulnerable to Suggestion

A state or condition where an individual is more likely to accept or agree with ideas, proposals, or commands without critical analysis or investigation.