Even if criminal acts are equally rare among members of a large and small group, perceivers will judge members of the small group to commit more crimes than members of the large group.

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This phenomenon is known as the "base rate fallacy" and occurs because perceivers tend to rely more on specific information about an individual or small group rather than taking into account the overall base rate of the behavior in question. This can lead to biased judgments and stereotypes about members of certain groups.

Even If Criminal Acts Are Equally Rare Among Members of a Large