A Broad Term Used Todescribe the Basic Assumptions and Values

question 62

Multiple Choice

A broad term used todescribe the basic assumptions and values that permeate law enforcement agencies and are taught tonew members of a law enforcement agency as the proper way tothink, perceive, and act is called _________ ​

• A)the blue curtain.
• B)police cynicism.
• C)the police subculture.
• D)socialization.

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Definitions:

Empirical Evidence

Information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used to confirm or refute a hypothesis.

Basic Body Fluids

Typically refers to the four humors of ancient and medieval medicine: blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile, believed to determine a person's health and temperament.

Gordon Allport

A pioneering psychologist known for his theory of personality that emphasized the uniqueness of the individual and the concept of personal traits.

Central Traits

Central traits are the key characteristics that define an individual's personality and are thought to be relatively stable and consistent across different situations.