Which Theory Served as the Basis for New Policing Strategies

question 50

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 and using drugs in public?

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

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Definitions:

Glass Cliff

A phenomenon where women or minority group members are more likely to be promoted to leadership positions during times of crisis or organizational instability, which may set them up for failure.

Leadership Positions

Roles or titles within an organization that entail guiding, directing, or influencing others.

Women

Female humans; also refers to issues, concepts, and perspectives related to femininity or the female gender.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which societies are willing to tolerate uncertainty and ambiguity.