Which Theoretical Approach to the Cause of Police Use of Excessive

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which theoretical approach to the cause of police use of excessive force regards police culture as a determining factor because police are seen as isolated from citizens?

• A)psychological
• B)sociological
• C)organizational
• D)geographical

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Definitions:

Love Withdrawal

A disciplinary technique where affection or attention is withheld to modify behavior.

Power Assertion

A disciplinary method that involves using power dynamics, such as physical strength and authority, to enforce rules and correct behavior.

Moral Behavior

Actions and decisions that are made based on ethical principles, societal norms, or personal beliefs about what is right and wrong.

Developmental Psychologists

Psychologists who study how and why human beings change over the course of their life, from birth through death.