A Person Reads in the Paper That a Black Youth

question 47

Multiple Choice

A person reads in the paper that a Black youth has been shot by a White police officer. If no other information is available, attribution theory suggests that, in general, 

• A) a White person will view the shooting as an unnecessary act of violence.
• B) both Black and White people will assume that youth gang activity was a problem.
• C) a Black person will likely believe the shooting was unnecessary, while a White person will assume the officer acted appropriately.
• D) neither a Black nor a White person will make any assumptions about the situation until they have learned more information.

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

A psychological perspective where an individual believes they can control their life and outcomes through their actions.

External Locus

A belief that one's outcomes are determined by external forces or events beyond personal control.

Culturally Relevant

Pertaining to or effectively engaging with the cultural context, values, practices, and learning styles of the individuals or communities involved.

African-Americans

A demographic group in the United States with ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.