Exam 4: Learning Police Ethics: Sources, Content, and Implications

A noble cause is an example of a value-predisposition.

The acknowledgement that the media shapes public consciousness of policing ethics by amplifying both the symbolic connection of the police to the law as well as misconduct committed by the police is called:

A subculture is a set of differences among beliefs, laws, morals, and customs that sets large groups apart.

War stories are an example of a value-predisposition.

During the _______ stage, police work can often become mundane, tedious, and mechanical.

Which is not an example of a value-predisposition?

The socialization model of police ethics or the values-learned perspective argues that professionalization creates the police officer.

The concept that police values are the result of socialization and culturalization within a particular police agency is referred to as:

The idea that individuals bring with them into their police officer role an identifiable set of broader societal values in the organization is referred to as:

The theory that widely publicized incidents of police force has ultimately resulted in an increase in homicide is called the:

Veteran status among police officers has recently been linked to increased likelihood of:

The idea that individuals bring with them into their police officer role an identifiable set of broader societal values in the organization is referred to as the value-predisposition perspective.

According to the text, one of the primary goals of police personnel systems is to identify and retain individuals who are conservative and conformist.

"Symbolic assailants" typically take on characteristics of marginalized segments of society.

The moral career defined by Sherman consists of distinct aspects that threaten to move officers from positive values to the adoption of behaviors that are contrary to ethical standards.

The Ferguson effect hypothesizes that a deliberate depolicing effort has undermined the perceived legitimacy of police.

Individuals with prior military experience not usually attracted to police work due to their distrust of the chain of command.

The concept that police values are learned through the process of socialization and culturalization within a particular police agency is referred to as the values-learned perspective.

At which stage of officer socialization do recruits learn how to perform "real" police work?

The consequence of negative media images on officer behavior and attitudes includes: