When May Race Act as the Sole Factor for a Terry

question 52

Multiple Choice

When may race act as the sole factor for a Terry stop?

• A)Always
• B)Never
• C)When the suspect is a juvenile
• D)When the race of the suspect is the same as the officer's so as to not raise suspicion of discrimination

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Definitions:

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning occurring at a particular life stage, leading to a long-lasting behavioral response to a specific individual or object.

Object Permanence

The Piagetian term for one of an infant’s most important accomplishments: understanding that objects and events continue to exist even when they cannot directly be seen, heard, or touched.

Disequilibrium

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Assimilation

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