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The Criminal Stereotype

Document Type

Article

Journal/Book/Conference Title

North American Journal of Psychology

Volume

8

Issue

2

First Page

197

Last Page

208

Abstract

The current research was designed to assess the content of the criminal stereotype from a Hispanic population. In Study 1 participants were asked to provide general information about the concepts associated with criminals. Study 2 used this information to develop a questionnaire that assessed specific perceptions of criminals, criminal behavior, and criminal activities. In addition, stereotypes for Hispanic, White, Black, and Asian criminals were assessed. Results present a picture of the typical criminal, as well as uncovering differences in people's stereotypes of criminals of varying ethnicities. A brief review of the criminal stereotype literature is provided along with a discussion on the potential impact criminal stereotypes may have on eyewitness memory and identification. © NAJP.

Department

Department of Psychology

Original Publication Date

6-1-2006

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