Evan is participating in a study on the shooter bias. He incorrectly identifies the object held by a stimulus person as a gun. He will make the decision to shoot most quickly if the person holding the object is a
A) Black man.
B) Black woman.
C) White man.
D) White woman.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research on shooter bias has consistently shown that participants are more likely to shoot when the target is a Black person compared to a White person, regardless of whether they are holding a gun or a harmless object. This bias has been shown to be more pronounced for Black men compared to Black women, making choice A the best option.

Evan Is Participating in a Study on the Shooter Bias