You are in an experiment that involves a computerized simulation in which you see a person pull an object from his pocket. You are least likely to conclude the object is a gun when
A) you are under pressure to respond quickly.
B) you have been primed with stereotypes about Black people.
C) you have been instructed not to let the person's race affect your judgment.
D) the person depicted is a White police officer.

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The least likely scenario in which you would conclude the object is a gun is when the person depicted is a White police officer, as societal stereotypes and biases often influence perceptions differently based on race and occupation, potentially reducing the assumption of threat.

You Are in an Experiment That Involves a Computerized Simulation