When Asked About Their Interactions with the Police, African American

question 111

Multiple Choice

When asked about their interactions with the police, African American men

• A) report that White, but not Black, police officers are biased against them.
• B) expect that if a police officer is watching them, they will be accused of wrongdoing.
• C) report fears that are unsupported by research on racial disparities in law enforcement.
• D) recognize that the anxiety they feel when interacting with police officers is counterproductive.

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