The belief that as the percentage of minorities increases in a population, so does the added attention and stress placed on this group by police presence, is known as _________________.

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The racial threat hypothesis suggests that as the minority population increases, the dominant group may perceive them as a threat, leading to increased social control measures such as heightened police presence.

The Belief That as the Percentage of Minorities Increases in a Population