Heather MacDonald Argues the Primary Cause of the High Rate

question 7

Multiple Choice

Heather MacDonald argues the primary cause of the high rate of incarceration of African Americans is:

• A)discrimination in the criminal justice system.
• B)the racism of police, prosecutors, judges, and correctional personnel.
• C)lack of role models.
• D)involvement in criminal behavior.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorders

A range of mental health conditions characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate significantly from the expectations of the individual's culture, are pervasive and inflexible, have an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, are stable over time, and lead to distress or impairment.

Job Loss

The termination of employment, often due to layoffs, company downsizing, or termination, impacting the individual's career and financial stability.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for excessive attention, and a lack of empathy for others.

Contextual

Pertaining to or depending on the context or surrounding conditions in which something exists or occurs.