Black and White participants were shown pictures for less than 1 second of white and Black men carrying either gun or cameras. Participants were instructed to "shoot" the men carrying guns by pressing a button. What were the results of the study?

What will be an ideal response?


White and black participants were more likely to mistake a camera for a gun if it was held by a black man.

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