Minority Representation in American Police Departments Has Increased to Roughly

question 4

Multiple Choice

Minority representation in American police departments has increased to roughly ____:

• A)10%
• B)16%
• C)24%
• D)53%

Identify when research measurements are considered reliable.

Recognize ethical considerations in online and other forms of research.

Differentiate between reliability and validity in research.

Understand the importance of ethical considerations in studies, including the role of ethical guidelines and committees.

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Definitions:

Role Playing

An activity in which individuals assume roles and act out characters in a specific scenario, often used in training or therapy.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon involving discomfort experienced by an individual who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Peripheral Route Persuasion

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than on the content of the message, such as the attractiveness of the speaker or emotional appeal.

Attributions

Attributions refer to the process by which individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior.