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Worksheet time: 19mins
a cognitive position based on a person’s knowledge, feelings, and experiences about someone or something influencing them to behave in a certain way about that person or thing.
Attitude
Race
Prejudice
Discrimination
Attitudes and life experiences exist in a _________ relationship
simultaneously
continuous
correlative
seperate
generally, refers to groups of people with common ancestry and physical characteristics.
attitude
ethnicity
culture
race
refers to shared culture and background. Members of an ethnic group usually have common ancestry and generally share language, religion, and other cultural patterns.
ethnicity
race
culture
prejudice
the act of regarding one’s culture as the “center of the universe,” and hence as the basis for all comparisons with other cultures.
discrimination
attitude
race
ethnocentrism
an adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge of or examination of the facts, i.e., bias.
bias
prejudice
race
ethnocentrism
- a way of thinking and acting based on tradition, i.e., learned behavior passed down from one generation to another.
ethnocentrism
race
ethnicity
culture
acting on the basis of prejudice.
racist
prejudice
bias
discrimination
Prejudice is a (a) ill.
Which of the following is not a function of prejudice?
Etnocentrism
Projection
Societal Strain
Escape
Which function of prejudice provides a source of egotistic satisfaction through comparing others to oneself?
Scapegoat
Authoritarian personality
Stereotype
Ethnocentrism
Which function of prejudice affords a convenient grouping for people whom ne is not knowledgeable?
Ethnocentrism
Scapegoat
Stereotype & Categorical Treatment
Projection
Which function of prejudice provides a convenient group or person to blame when things go wrong in one's personal life or community?
Scapegoat
Projection
Strain
Ethnocentrism
Which function of prejudice provides an outlet for projecting tensions and frustrations onto others?
Scapegoat
Societal Strain
Ethnocentrism
Projection
What symbolizes one's affiliation with more dominant group?
Societal strain
projection
authoritarian personality
scapegoat
Which of the functions of prejudice leads to justification for various types of discrimination that are considered to be of advantage to the dominant group?
Projection
societal strain
scapegoat
Ethnocentrism
Which of these are not one of the four basic feelings or attitudes harbored by most prejudiced persons?
Feeling of superiority
fear
hate
proprietary claims
others are strange or different
Which of the following are forms & targets of prejudice?
Race
Gender
Age
Economic or Occupational
All of the above are correct
Every individual is entitled to equal ______ & ________. (INCLUDE and IN THE MIDDLE)
(a)
The right to be free implies the right to be (a) .
What is one common need that all people share?
(a)
What can categorizing people and making judgements about them rather than evaluating them based on their individual character.
racism
bias
categorical treatment
stereotyping
Which of these is not a function of discrimination?
reinforcing prejudice concerning the group's alleged inferiority
affording an avenue to economic exploitation
limits the other group's effectiveness in business, education, political office, etc.
hatred
- Why is it especially important for peace officers to practice impartial enforcement of the law?
Officers are always supervised during interactions with the public.
Officers often work alone and their fairness directly impacts public perception of the justice system.
Citizens rarely attempt to influence an officer’s decision-making.
Deviations from fair treatment are never excused in law enforcement.
- How can peace officers apply the principles of impartiality in their duties?
Rely on public perception rather than legal guidelines when making enforcement decisions
Participate in justice processes without favoring individuals or groups based on non-criminal factors.
Offer preferential treatment to fellow criminal justice personnel when they face legal issues.
Adjust enforcement intensity based on personal discretion rather than the severity of the offense.
Why is it essential for peace officers to perform their roles impartially?
It preserves the balance between those who govern and those who are governed.
It prioritizes certain groups over others for crime prevention.
It ensures punishment is the primary focus of the justice system.
It allows officers to adjust enforcement based on personal beliefs.
How does impartial enforcement of the law help reduce crime?
It eliminates all bias in the criminal justice system.
It allows officers to selectively enforce laws for efficiency.
It guarantees that punishment alone is an effective deterrent.
It builds respect and cooperation among groups who frequently interact with law enforcement.
- What is one way impartial law enforcement benefits the criminal justice system?
It reduces the need for public oversight.
It increases public trust and cooperation.
It gives officers more authority over legal decisions.
It allows leaders to bypass certain laws when necessary
- A peace officer responds to a call involving a dispute between two individuals from different cultural backgrounds. To effectively de-escalate the situation while maintaining impartiality, which combination of skills should the officer prioritize?
Use personal experiences to relate to only one individual while tolerating ambiguity in the other’s responses.
Quickly determine who is at fault based on initial impressions and take immediate enforcement action.
Assert authority immediately, rely on personal assumptions, and enforce the law strictly without discussion.
Gather knowledge about the individuals, remain non-judgmental, show empathy, and be willing to communicate.
- Which of the following is a key component of maintaining impartiality as a peace officer?
Treating all individuals fairly regardless of background or personal beliefs
Making quick assumptions to resolve conflicts faster
Prioritizing the concerns of one group over another
Avoiding communication to prevent misunderstandings
- What is a potential adverse consequence of insensitivity in law enforcement interactions?
Improved communication and trust with the public
Increased professional respect and effectiveness
Hurt feelings, anger, and loss of personal and professional respect
More efficient conflict resolution through quick judgments
What is a positive consequence of demonstrating sensitivity as a peace officer?
More authority to enforce laws without question
The ability to avoid difficult interactions altogether
Increased self-respect and respect from the community
Greater reliance on personal biases to make quick decisions
- What term refers to the field of study that focuses on how people of differing cultures communicate with each other?
Cultural Bias
Implicit Bias
Interpersonal Dynamics
Cross-Cultural Communication
- In a multicultural society like the U.S., why is it important for law enforcement officials to understand cross-cultural communication principles?
To enforce a single cultural standard for communication
To facilitate dialogue and reduce conflict
To avoid interacting with individuals from different backgrounds
To prove authority over diverse communities
