In Minnesota V

question 51

Essay

In Minnesota v.Dickerson,the search would probably have been considered valid if the officer had testified that,although what he touched did not feel like a weapon,it was immediately apparent to him,given his experience and the totality of circumstances,that the object was contraband.Do you think that this encourages officers to be deceitful? Explain your position.

---

Definitions:

Experience-Near Constructs

Psychological concepts that are readily understandable and relatable from an individual's personal perspective.

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that emphasize personal achievements and rights, prioritizing individual goals over group objectives.

Collectivist Construals

Interpretations or perceptions that emphasize the importance of community, shared goals, and group cohesion over individual goals.

Enculturation

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the behaviors, customs, values, and norms of their own culture through unconscious absorption during childhood.