Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a reason police should be cautious in enlisting a psychologist to assist in hostage negotiation?

Accepted Answer

Psychologists siding with the hostage taker due to Stockholm syndrome is not a common concern when enlisting their help in hostage negotiations. Stockholm syndrome refers to hostages developing sympathy for their captors, not the psychologists working with police. Psychologists are trained to maintain professional boundaries and objectivity in such situations.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the guidelines that should be followed by psychologists conducting fitness-for-duty evaluations?

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It is not recommended for the psychologist who usually counsels the police officer to conduct their fitness-for-duty evaluation, as this could create a conflict of interest. It is important for the evaluator to remain unbiased and objective during the evaluation process.

Question 3

The research literature from industrial/organizational psychology on the use of the clinical interview process in police selection gives no indication that the interview is a valid predictor of job performance.

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The statement is true according to the research literature from industrial/organizational psychology.

Question 4

Describe three different personality inventories used for police selection and describe the validity of each.

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Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the basic types of hostage taker?

Accepted Answer

The basic types of hostage taker include criminals, political activists or terrorists, and mentally disturbed individuals who may or may not have a specific motive. Dedicated family members, while they may take hostages, are not typically considered one of the basic types of hostage taker.

Question 6

In Canada,approximately what percentage of women who had ever been married reported being subjected to violence by their partner?

Accepted Answer

According to data from Statistics Canada, approximately 30% of women who had ever been married reported being subjected to violence by a spouse or partner at some point in their lives.

Question 7

Describe examples of types of police corruption.

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Question 8

If a hostage taker is talking more and talking about his or her personal life,it is a danger signal for hostage negotiations.

Accepted Answer

This statement is actually false. If a hostage taker is talking more and revealing personal details, it may actually be a good sign for hostage negotiations because it shows that they are starting to build a connection and rapport with the negotiator. However, it is important for the negotiator to be cautious and not let their guard down, as the situation could still be dangerous.

Question 9

Traditional police training programs have been criticized for narrowly focusing upon aspects of the job associated with criminal activity while ignoring human relations skills.

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Traditional police training programs have been criticized for being too focused on crime control skills and neglecting interpersonal skills like communication, cultural sensitivity, and de-escalation techniques.

Question 10

What are the typical procedures used in selecting recruits for police training?

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Question 11

Who are the clientele for the police psychologist?

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Question 12

Outline some of the major requirements used by the RCMP for selecting potential police recruits.

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Question 13

What personality characteristics,identified by inventories,are detrimental to effective police performance?

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Question 14

Which of the following is the LEAST effective method of apprehending a hostage taker?

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Confronting a hostage taker face-to-face is the least effective method as it puts the hostage negotiator in direct danger. The best method would be to communicate with the hostage taker through a telephone or public address system, as it allows for distance and a safer environment for negotiation. The bullhorn may also be effective, but it could potentially agitate the hostage taker and escalate the situation.

Question 15

Situational tests have proven to be superior predictors of job performance compared to the use of personality inventories.

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Question 16

Is the interview a useful part of the process for selecting police recruits for training?

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Question 17

Explain the term "driving while black" with reference to policing in Canada.

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Question 18

Outline the most common types of police deviance by its two main categories with examples for each.

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Question 19

What is the evidence that law-enforcement officers carry out race-based profiling?

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Question 20

Training programs for police on spousal assault should include all of the following EXCEPT which one?

Accepted Answer

Including methods to help the husband "save face" perpetuates a cultural norm that excuses or justifies spousal assault and undermines the importance of holding perpetrators accountable for their actions. Instead, training programs should focus on understanding the social costs of spousal assault, statistics on prevalence, and why victims stay or return to abusive relationships in order to better serve and protect victims.

Quiz 3: The Police: Selection, Training, and Evaluation