The Issue of Racial Profiling Has Been a Controversial Topic

question 130

Multiple Choice

The issue of racial profiling has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years,and it was particularly widespread after the events of September 11,2001.When an individual engages in profiling and assumes that one person must possess certain qualities because of their race or ethnicity,she or he is engaging in:

• A)attributing.
• B)discrimination.
• C)stereotyping.
• D)persuasion.

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Definitions:

Behavioral Assessment

A method used in psychology to observe, describe, explain, and predict behavior through various techniques and tools.

Behavioral Assessment

The process of observing, measuring, and evaluating an individual's actions and behaviors in specific contexts to understand or modify those behaviors.

Direct Methods

Techniques or approaches that involve straightforward and explicit means of obtaining information or achieving results.

Self-Report Inventories

Psychological assessment tools where individuals provide information about themselves, typically regarding symptoms, behaviors, or personality traits.