The Process Through Which a Police Officer Is Taught the Values

question 77

Multiple Choice

The process through which a police officer is taught the values and expected behavior of the police subculture is called

• A)acculturation.
• B)adaptation.
• C)assimilation.
• D)socialization.

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Definitions:

Anti-positivism

A philosophical stance that emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and the social context in which research is conducted, as opposed to relying solely on empirical, observable data.

Rationalized

The process of attempting to explain or justify behavior or an attitude with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.

Weber

A reference to Max Weber, a German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist known for his theories on the structure of society and the nature of authority.

Agency vs. Structure

A sociological debate concerning the degree of individual free will (agency) versus the influence of social structures on behavior and attitudes.