In View of the Existing Tension Between the Police Department

question 38

Multiple Choice

In view of the existing tension between the police department and the citizens of Metropolis, the city council conducts a survey among the residents for suggestions on how to improve police-community relations. This example best illustrates _____ as a source of research ideas.

• A)myths
• B)theories
• C)past research works
• D)practical problems

---

Definitions:

Fixated

Exhibiting an obsessive focus on an idea, task, or object, often at the expense of the ability to engage with a broader range of topics or activities.

Superego

The part of personality that, according to Freud, represents internalized ideals and provides standards for judgment (the conscience) and for future aspirations.

Ego

The largely conscious, “executive” part of personality that, according to Freud, mediates among the demands of the id, superego, and reality. The ego operates on the reality principle, satisfying the id’s desires in ways that will realistically bring pleasure rather than pain.

Temper Tantrum

An emotional outbreak, usually exhibited by children, characterized by crying, screaming, or aggressive behaviors in response to frustration or lack of control.