Which of the Following Was NOT Identified by the IACP

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT identified by the IACP as a factor that can negatively influence police ethics?

• A) changing moral standards of contemporary society
• B) the high degree of frustration experience by officers
• C) agencies that fail to draw legal, ethical, and moral lines
• D) decreasing the number of individuals who reject responsibility

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Definitions:

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events; attributions can be internal (due to personal factors) or external (due to situational factors).

Global Attributions

The tendency to ascribe the cause of a behavior or event to broad, over-generalized factors rather than specific ones.

Allocentric Individuals

People who prioritize others and the group's needs over their own individual interests.

Positive Coping

The use of constructive and adaptive strategies to manage stress and overcome challenges, leading to personal growth and well-being.