In Response to the Rise of Crime and Violence Against

question 65

Multiple Choice

In response to the rise of crime and violence against police officers in the late nineteenth century, the police were issued as standard equipment

• A)TASERS.
• B)vehicles.
• C)firearms.
• D)tactical training manuals.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Component

An aspect of our mental processes and attitudes, involving beliefs, thoughts, and awareness that contribute to our perceptions and reactions.

Informational

Related to the provision or exchange of facts or data, often used for educational, advisory, or decision-making purposes.

Peripheral-Route Processing

A mode of persuasion in which an individual is influenced by superficial clues, such as the attractiveness of the speaker or emotional appeal, rather than by the argument’s actual content.

Central-Route Processing

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of a message, considering its logic and arguments rather than superficial cues.