Which of the Following Is true Regarding Police Use of Force

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding police use of force

• A)Minority groups' members are more likely to disapprove of the police use of force than majority group members.
• B)African Americans and Hispanics were more likely than white to experience police threat or use of force as a consequence of police contact.
• C)The suspect's behavior is a much more powerful determinant of police response, than age or race.
• D)All of the statements are true regarding police use of force.

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Definitions:

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Theory Of Relative Deprivation

The hypothesis that individuals feel deprived and frustrated not due to an absolute lack of something but because they compare their situation unfavorably to others'.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinions or judgments about individuals or groups that are not based on reason or actual experience, often involving negative attitudes or discriminatory behavior.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation.