Once People Have Perceived an Object as a Weapon, Research

question 82

Multiple Choice

Once people have perceived an object as a weapon, research shows they are most likely to decide

• A) not to shoot at the person holding the object.
• B) to shoot if a White person, rather than a Black person, is holding the object.
• C) to shoot if a Black person, rather than a White person, is holding the object.
• D) to shoot the person holding the object, regardless of their race.

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Definitions:

Substance Addiction

A chronic condition characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.

Physical Abuse

The intentional use of physical force that causes injury, physical pain, or impairment to another person.

Eating Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by unhealthy eating habits that negatively affect a person's physical and psychological health.

Sequential Processing

A method of processing information where actions or thoughts follow each other in a fixed order.