Assume a Judge, Legislator, or Police Officer Is Not Prejudiced

question 1

Essay

Assume a judge, legislator, or police officer is not prejudiced against minority groups, but they disproportionately punish minority groups through their rulings, laws, or enforcement policies. Should this unintended impact allow us to label the behavior discriminatory? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Physiological Arousal

Refers to the body's physical response to stimuli, which can include increased heart rate, sweating, or rapid breathing.

Resolution Stage

The final phase in some psychological and physiological theories where conflicts or conditions become resolved or return to a baseline state.

Sexual Response Cycle

A four-stage model describing the physiological and emotional processes involved in sexual interaction, including excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Rapid Decrease

A swift reduction in quantity, value, or intensity over a short period of time.