Which of the Following Terms Describes Police Action Based on Race

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms describes police action based on race, ethnicity, or national origin of a suspect rather than any reasonable suspicion that he or she has broken the law?

• A) Racial profiling
• B) National profiling
• C) Ethnic penalty
• D) Entrapment

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Definitions:

Generativity Versus Stagnation

A stage in Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where adults need to create or nurture things that will outlast them, contributing to the next generation, as opposed to stagnation, which is failing to find ways to contribute.

Old-Old Stage

A term often used in gerontology to refer to individuals who are aged 85 years and older, emphasizing the later stages of life and associated health considerations.

Assisted Living

A residential option for older adults who require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need the full level of care provided by a nursing home.