Impression Management Can Lead to Inaccuracies in Portrayals of Police

question 38

Essay

Impression management can lead to inaccuracies in portrayals of police work,just as inaccurate media reports can.Give examples of how this might happen.

---

Definitions:

Leader Behaviours

Actions displayed by someone in a leadership position that influence the motivation, performance, or satisfaction of followers.

Big Five Dimensions

A model outlining five major personality traits: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoing, energetic behavior, and enjoying being around other people.

Task Competence

The ability and skill possessed by an individual or team to successfully complete a specific task.