Once people have perceived an object as a weapon, research shows they are most likely to decide
A) not to shoot at the person holding the object.
B) to shoot if a White person, rather than a Black person, is holding the object.
C) to shoot if a Black person, rather than a White person, is holding the object.
D) to shoot the person holding the object, regardless of their race.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research has shown that people are more likely to shoot a Black person holding an object perceived as a weapon than a White person holding the same object. This phenomenon is known as "shooter bias" and has been demonstrated in various studies. Therefore, option C is the most likely choice.

Once People Have Perceived an Object as a Weapon, Research