Residents of Minority Communities Often Feel That They Are the Targets

question 28

Short Answer

Residents of minority communities often feel that they are the targets of ____________ by law enforcement. In other words, they feel that police subject them toscrutiny mainly because of the neighborhood in which they live or the color of their skin. ​

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Definitions:

Standard Task

A task or procedure that is widely accepted and used in research or diagnostics for consistent results across studies.

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or behave in certain situations.

Disindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and a sense of individuality, often leading to uncharacteristic and disinhibited behavior, typically in group settings.

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and conditions relative to others.