The Best Known and Most Controversial Consequence of Illegal Government

question 23

Multiple Choice

The best known and most controversial consequence of illegal government action:

• A)are civil law suits for damages against police departments.
• B)is the criminal prosecution of police officers.
• C)is the exclusionary rule.
• D)is the suspension or dismissal of police officers.

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Definitions:

Punishment Consistent

The reliable and systematic application of a negative consequence following an undesired behavior in order to decrease its occurrence.

More Severe

Describing a condition or situation that is of greater intensity, seriousness, or urgency than previously noted or compared to others.

Observational Learning

A form of learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the consequences of that behavior.

Reinforcement

In operant conditioning, any event that strengthens, or increases the frequency of, a desired behavior.