Discretion Is Common in Policing for a Variety of Reasons

question 87

Multiple Choice

Discretion is common in policing for a variety of reasons, including which of the following:

• A) Limited resources and agency priorities make it impossible to enforce all laws equally, all of the time
• B) Citizen demands that lead police agencies to focus more heavily on some laws at the expense of others
• C) The need for professional judgment made by police officers on a case-by-case basis
• D) All of the above

Recognize ethnocentrism and egocentric fallacy in perceptions of sexuality.

Understand the importance of ethical principles in conducting sexuality research.

Understand the limitations and ethical considerations in sex research.

Recognize the importance of sampling and the challenges it poses in sex research.

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Definitions:

Recognition

The ability or action of identifying or acknowledging something or someone as already known or familiar.

Impulse Buy

A purchase made spontaneously, often without prior planning, driven by emotional response rather than thoughtful decision-making.

Magazines

Publications, usually periodical, containing articles, photographs, and advertisements in specific interest areas.

Checkout Lane

A passage or counter in a store where customers pay for their purchases.