Actions by Law Enforcement Officers That Exploit the Powers of Law

question 10

Multiple Choice

Actions by law enforcement officers that exploit the powers of law enforcement for personal gain (e.g. ,accepting bribes) can be regarded as:

• A)Corrupt.
• B)Egoistic.
• C)Paternalistic.
• D)Both corrupt and egoistic.

Understand how social class influences the likelihood of victimization by crime.

Discuss the process of how deviant labels are applied and the difficulty in changing these perceptions.

Understand the difference between personality traits and states.

Recognize the variability of behavior across different situations and its implications for the concept of personality traits.

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Definitions:

Prosocial

relates to behavior that is intended to benefit others, including acts of kindness, sharing, and cooperative actions.

Charitable

Describes actions or organizations that are dedicated to helping those in need, often through donations or volunteer work.

Conscientious

Describes a person or behavior that is guided by or showing a desire to do what is right, typically characterized by carefulness and diligence.

Sociable

The characteristic of enjoying being with people and engaging in friendly interactions.