Which of the Following Terms Is Used to Describe the Basic

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms is used to describe the basic assumptions and values that permeate law enforcement agencies and are taught to new members of these agencies as the proper way to think, perceive, and act?

• A) Police subculture
• B) Bureaucracy
• C) The blue curtain
• D) A force matrix

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Definitions:

Serial-Order Effect

a phenomenon observed in psychology where the position of an item in a sequence affects the likelihood of its recall.

Depth of Processing

A concept in cognitive psychology that describes how deeply information is thought about or processed, which affects memory retention.

Rhyme

A literary device wherein the ending sounds of words or lines are similar, commonly used in poetry and songs to create rhythm and aesthetic appeal.

Encoding Specificity Principle

A principle stating that the retrieval of information is more effective when the conditions at the time of recall match those present during the initial encoding or learning phase.