AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What age of Black males were killed at a much higher rate than White males of the same age?
A
20-25 years old
B
15-19 years old
C
30-40 years old
D
50 and above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -But as a share of the population, young adults ages 18 to 24 faced a higher risk of violent crime arrest or victimization than any other age group.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are significant disparities by race and sex in victimization over time. Black men are at greatest risk for serious violent victimization. Black women experience especially high rates of chronic victimization.

Detailed explanation-3: -This article examines several possible explanations about why women fear criminal victimization more than men, although statistics show that men are significantly more likely than women to be victims of a violent crime.

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