Stops Differ from Arrests in That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Stops differ from arrests in that:
I. they occur in public places.
II. they are shorter in duration.
III. they always lead to a frisk or more invasive search.
IV. they produce written records of the police action.

• A) I, III
• B) II, IV
• C) I, II
• D) II, III

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, such as beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors.

Dissonance Reduction

The process of rationalizing or justifying conflicting thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes to reduce psychological discomfort.

Theory of Planned Behavior

A psychological theory which states that an individual's behavior is determined by their intention to perform the behavior, which in turn is influenced by their attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.

Subjective Norm

An individual's perception of social pressure to perform or not perform a particular behavior, influenced by the beliefs about what important others think they should do.