Studies of Police Discretion Have Shown That the Most Significant

question 55

Short Answer

Studies of police discretion have shown that the most significant factor in the decision to arrest is the ____________ of the offense committed.

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Definitions:

Major Neurotransmitter

A primary chemical messenger that transmits signals across neurons in the brain and body.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and sugar levels in the brain.

Reinforcement

In psychology, any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a specific response or behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

Imprinting

A form of rapid learning that occurs in certain animals at a very early age, where they establish a behavior pattern or social attachment.