Peter,a Private Security Guard at the Mall,apprehends Greta for Shoplifting

question 53

True/False

Peter,a private security guard at the mall,apprehends Greta for shoplifting perfume in the department store.While waiting for the police to arrive,Peter asks Greta her name and address.She tells Peter the name of a classmate and gives an address that she made-up on the spot.Greta's lies constitute a violation of the failure to identify statute.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

Preconceived opinions or judgments about people or groups, often negative and not based on actual experience or facts.

Stereotype

A widely held but oversimplified belief or generalization about a particular group or type of person.

Mental Shortcut

Cognitive strategies or heuristics that simplify decision making by reducing complex problem-solving to simpler rules of thumb.

Rapid Mental Processing

The ability to quickly assimilate, analyze, and act upon information mentally.