Exam 5: Decision Making and Problem Solving

________________ usually consist of people from the community who express their opinions about certain issues.

The right side of the brain is more likely to be used for __________.

Recently in law enforcement, ____________ has been receiving a lot of attention by managers.

When the forces are in balance, the situation is said to be in equilibrium.

Creativity is often synonymous with innovation.

Explain how brainstorming can be most effective. What should and should not occur during a brainstorming session?

Discuss thinking traps. What are the most common thinking traps? How can these be overcome?

In problem solving using SARA, the ______________________ assumes crime or disorder results when (1) likely offenders and (2) suitable targets come together in (3) time and space in the absence of capable guardians for the target.

_____________ is a method of shared problem solving in which members spontaneously contribute ideas.

In participatory decision making, both upward and downward organizational communication increases, as does teamwork.

Allowing time for a minor difficulty to work itself out, thus avoiding the need to make a decision, is called ________________________________.

The ______________________ occurs when a phone number or address is associated with a crime simply because it is convenient to use.

GIGO stands for _______________________________.