Which of the Following Is Not a Discretionary Decision That

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a discretionary decision that might be made by a patrol officer?

• A)The decision to stop and frisk a suspect
• B)The decision to file a crime report
• C)The decision to charge the suspect with a crime
• D)The decision to make an arrest

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Definitions:

Disposition

An individual's natural attributes of intellect and personality.

Situation

The set of circumstances or context in which events occur, influencing the outcomes of actions or decisions.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute people's behaviors to their character or personality, rather than considering external factors that might influence their actions.

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing a person's actions to external circumstances or situations rather than to internal characteristics.