Which Theory Served as the Basis for New Policing Strategies

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which theory served as the basis for new policing strategies in the late 1980s and 1990s that aggressively focused on minor crimes such as traffic violations and drinking or using drugs in public?

• A) control theory
• B) broken windows theory
• C) conflict theory
• D) differential association theory

Understand the components and structure of personality.

Differentiate between various personality assessment tools.

Identify the psychological core as the "real" person.

Recognize the role of state, trait, and type in describing personality characteristics.

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Definitions:

Discrepancy

is a lack of consistency or agreement between two or more facts, figures, or perspectives.

Desired State

The preferred condition or situation a person or organization aims to achieve in the future.

Better Value

Offers products or services that are perceived to offer superior benefits relative to their cost.

Extended Problem Solving

A purchase decision process during which the consumer devotes considerable time and effort to analyzing alternatives; often occurs when the consumer perceives that the purchase decision entails a lot of risk.