Exam 6: Communicating With a Diverse Population

The term ___________________ is sometimes used to refer to children exposed to cocaine while in the womb.They may exhibit social,emotional,and cognitive problems.

In their traditional role of crime fighter,the police seldom interact with those from the ___________ socioeconomic class.

Nonverbal communication does not include a person's appearance.

Incidents that may bring Alzheimer's patients into contact with the police include driving difficulties,false 911 reports,indecent exposure,shoplifting,and trespassing.

In the case of Pottinger v.City of Miami (1992),a U.S.District Court found the practice of ________________ unconstitutional.

Statements such as "The French are great lovers" are based on

Assimilation,also referred to as ___________________,was,indeed,what happened among the early colonists.

Using certain extralegal racial characteristics,such as skin color,as indicators of criminal activity is ___________________.

Remembering skills cannot be improved.

Discrimination and prejudice are different but related.Some examples of discrimination include

Polls cited in the text find that Americans are less concerned today about immigration.

The communication process involves

The formation of communities such as Chinatowns,Little Italys,and Little Havanas is an example of

Police officers are most likely to obtain cooperation from citizens if they

Many police officers,in addition to understanding nonverbal messages,also develop an ability to interpret body language,also called

A prejudice inhibits objectivity and can evolve into hate.

A person who has a temporary breakdown in coping skills is

Italian American,African American,and Asian American are examples of what is sometimes known as the _____________ American.

The use of ___________________,technical language of a profession,can be a barrier to communication.

Developing the trust and confidence of new immigrant populations is essential for effective policing.