A recent study found that people rate Black men as “more threatening” than men of other races. According to ______, these perceptions may help explain why Black men are more likely to be met with deadly force by police.

A. stereotype threat
B. attribution theory
C. broken windows theory
D. routine activities theory


B. attribution theory

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What percent of all federal criminal cases are resolved by a guilty plea?

a. 55% b. 60% c. 90% d. 99%

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The role of the police does not change significantly under community-oriented policing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What model of criminal justice places a priority on the right of the individual to be protected from the power of the government?

a. crime control model b. due process model c. wedding-cake model d. conflict model

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Critics argue that the provision in Title II forcing ______providers to give information on their users to federal law enforcement agencies is not acceptable

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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