Utilitarianism and the "Ethic to Live By" Suggest That in Deciding

question 23

Multiple Choice

Utilitarianism and the "ethic to live by" suggest that in deciding whether or not to make an arrest, officers must consider

• A) the view of bystanders and witnesses to the incident
• B) the long-term interests of justice
• C) the desire for promotion
• D) whether the media is watching

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Definitions:

Foot-In-The-Door Phenomenon

A psychological tactic involving getting a person to agree to a large request by first setting them up to agree to a modest request.

Attitude

An inclination of the mind depicted by appraising a given entity with a level of approval or disapproval.

Fundamental Attribution Error

a bias in social psychology where a person underestimates situational influences and overestimates dispositional (personality) influences on another's behavior.

Social Influence

The effects of the presence or actions of others on an individual’s behaviors, attitudes, or opinions.