Joseph Goldstein Conducted One of the First Studies of Police

question 46

Multiple Choice

Joseph Goldstein conducted one of the first studies of police discretion, in which he concluded that

• A)discretion typically does not pose a problem.
• B)discretion is effective and necessary.
• C)it is illegal and should be abolished.
• D)it efficiently allocates limited police resources.

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Definitions:

Right Hemisphere

Refers to the half of the brain responsible for spatial abilities, facial recognition, and processing music.

Left Hemisphere

The left hemisphere of the brain is responsible for controlling the right side of the body and is typically associated with logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and language processing.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The cerebral hemispheres are the two halves of the brain that are divided by the longitudinal fissure, responsible for controlling different functions, with the left hemisphere typically managing speech and comprehension, and the right hemisphere focusing on creativity and spatial ability.