Pretextual Stops Are When Police Use a Minor Infraction or Violation

question 30

True/False

Pretextual stops are when police use a minor infraction or violation to dig deeper and find unrelated crimes.

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Definitions:

Cohesiveness

The quality of being united, sticking together, or the degree to which members of a group or team are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the group.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a decision-making group overrides a realistic appraisal of alternatives.

Role Ambiguity

The uncertainty encountered by individuals regarding the expectations of their role or responsibilities.

Role Overload

A condition where an individual is expected to fulfill too many roles simultaneously, leading to stress and potential burnout.