Emphasizing the Collective Is a Common Tactic in Persuasive Communication

question 44

Multiple Choice

Emphasizing the collective is a common tactic in persuasive communication because __________.

• A) it helps people visualize a concept or idea by making it accessible and understandable
• B) it tries to encourage people to action by showing that others are already acting
• C) it invokes high ideals
• D) it emphasizes a key point and stretches that point by introducing synonymous expressions for the same idea
• E) it elicits emotional responses

Understand the role and implications of police discretion in law enforcement practices.

Identify different forms and consequences of police corruption.

Comprehend the historical development and importance of codes of ethics in policing.

Recognize the statutes limiting police powers and promoting accountability such as the Posse Comitatus Act.

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Definitions:

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Metamorphism

The process by which a rock's structure or mineral composition is transformed by heat, pressure, or chemical reactions.