In Nondemocratic Societies, Police Are Expected to Be Responsive Chiefly

question 46

Multiple Choice

In nondemocratic societies, police are expected to be responsive chiefly to:

• A)The ruling elite
• B)The citizens
• C)Government officials
• D)The general public

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Definitions:

Gatekeeping

The process by which information is filtered for dissemination, whether for publication, broadcasting, the Internet, or some other mode of communication.

Groupthink

A mental event happening among a group where the need for agreement or uniformity leads to a choice that is illogical or not functional.

Collective Efficacy

Collective efficacy refers to the shared belief in a group's abilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to achieve given objectives.

False Consensus

A cognitive bias where people overestimate how much others agree with their own beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes.