Chapter 14 Self Assessment

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. What type of training for police officers involves new officers working closely with experienced officers on the streets?

In-service correct incorrect

Basic correct incorrect

Field correct incorrect

Tertiary correct incorrect

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. Results from a poll suggest that the general public is not as confident in the criminal justice system as it is in other institutions in the United States, although the public has a relatively high level of confidence in the police.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Tougher sentencing policies have disproportionately impacted less powerful groups in society, leaving many to believe that they too were intentionally designed to punish groups as opposed to individuals.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. In general, cultural diversity training should

Awareness of one's own cultural influences correct incorrect

An understanding of other cultures correct incorrect

Comprehension of the emotional challenges faced in recognizing and understanding diversity correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. It is important to consider ___________ in the criminal justice system by recognizing the significance of

Political influences correct incorrect

The effects of poverty correct incorrect

The impact of racist attitudes correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect