In Most States, a Citizen Can Only Make an Arrest

question 14

Multiple Choice

In most states, a citizen can only make an arrest for a crime committed in her or his presence, and the citizen's actions must be based on:

• A) there being at least one witness present who inferred a crime occurred
• B) reasonable suspicion that it occurred, even though in fact, no crime occurred
• C) the fact that a crime must actually have occurred
• D) probable cause that it occurred, even though in fact, no crime occurred

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals to assess and diagnose mental disorders.

Psychological Dysfunction

A deviation from normal cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning, which can lead to distress or impairment in important areas of life.

Negative Affectivity

One of five trait domains associated with personality disorders in the DSM-5, it is characterized by a tendency to feel negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and suspicion.

Anxiety

A psychological and physiological state characterized by somatic, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components, which is often the result of stress and worry.