APS
2022 APS Annual Convention · 2022
How Do Young Adults Profile Crime? a Study on Racial Stereotypes and Crime
- Caitlyn Liddle
Tennessee Technological University - Stephanie Kazanas
Tennessee Tech University
Abstract
The proposed study will examine racial stereotypes for different types of crimes. Participants will read crime descriptions and choose who they believe most likely committed the crime. We predict participants will choose their answer based on previously held stereotypes. Findings will contribute to both the stereotyping and legal psychology literatures.