Most People Assume That a Police Officer Should Behave in a Lawful

question 39

Multiple Choice

Most people assume that a police officer should behave in a lawful manner, refrain from demonstrating favoritism to any particular group, and do their best to uphold the law. Which of the following terms best represents these beliefs?

• A) diversity
• B) similarity
• C) role expectation
• D) uncertainty reduction
• E) dispersion of responsibility

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, control, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Perfectionist

An individual who strives for flawlessness and sets excessively high performance standards, often accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations.

Inflexible

A lack of adaptability or willingness to change opinions, behaviors, or actions.

Personality Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behaving.