Which of the Following Is Not One of the Reasons

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the reasons police exercise discretion?

• A)If the police enforced all the laws, all the time, they would be in the station house or court much of their time.
• B)Complete enforcement would alienate the public from the police.
• C)Most violations of law are minor and do not require full enforcement.
• D)The police want to show they have a caring attitude toward the community.

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Definitions:

Conform

To align one's behavior or beliefs with group norms or expectations.

Asch Line-judgment Task

An experiment designed by Solomon Asch that studies the influence of group pressure on an individual's judgment.

Ambiguous Situations

Scenarios lacking clear direction or definition, often leading to uncertainty or multiple interpretations.

Social Comparison

The process of comparing oneself to others in order to evaluate one's abilities, status, or condition, often influencing self-esteem and personal growth.