Corruption of Authority Occurs When

question 29

Multiple Choice

Corruption of authority occurs when

• A) police misuse their legal authority to obtain personal rewards
• B) police misuse their political authority to obtain personal rewards
• C) police misuse their administrative authority to obtain personal rewards
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Leon Festinger

A psychologist known for his theory of cognitive dissonance, which suggests that people experience discomfort when they hold contradictory beliefs, leading them to change their attitudes or behaviors.

Robert Zajonc

A psychologist known for his work on social facilitation, the mere exposure effect, and the interplay between affective and cognitive processes.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs, salivation, and the association of stimuli.

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon whereby individuals develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.