Forman Contends That Community Policing Has Not Reached Its Full

question 68

Multiple Choice

Forman contends that community policing has not reached its full potential because a critical group has largely been left out of the new policing model.Who is this critical group?

• A)Young adults
• B)Youths
• C)Both a and b
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Conformity Pressures

The pressure applied by a group that motivates individuals to modify their attitudes, values, or actions to conform with the norms of the group.

Polarization Theory

A theory suggesting that groups tend to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members.

Risky Shift Theory

suggests that people in groups tend to make riskier decisions compared to when making decisions alone due to diffused responsibility.

Prediscussion Judgments

Initial opinions and decisions held by individuals before engaging in a group discussion, which can influence the group's final decision-making process.