The Impact of Supreme Court Decisions in Criminal Investigation Cases

question 1

Multiple Choice

The impact of Supreme Court decisions in criminal investigation cases and the adaptation to them by the police has

• A) slowed police professionalization.
• B) hastened police professionalization.
• C) had no effect on the police.
• D) handcuffed the police.

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Definitions:

Stimulus

An external event or change in the environment that can elicit or influence a physiological or psychological response.

Negative Punishment

The removal of a desirable stimulus following unwanted behavior in order to decrease the likelihood of that behavior happening again.

Fender Bender

A minor car accident primarily resulting in cosmetic damage to the vehicle, without significant injuries to the involved parties.

Positive Punishment

The addition of an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior, such as adding chores for breaking rules.