The Law Enforcement Role of the Police Is Largely Defined

question 13

True/False

The law enforcement role of the police is largely defined by the larger society, i.e., defined outside the community.

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Definitions:

Interrole Conflict

A psychological tension that occurs when the expectations of multiple roles that an individual occupies are incompatible.

Intrarole Conflict

A situation where conflicting expectations arise related to a single role that a person is performing.

Minimize Interaction

The action or strategy of decreasing the amount or frequency of communication or contact between individuals or entities.

Intrarole Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when an individual perceives incompatible demands within the same role.