Question 1

Which of the following statements is true regarding policing in a multicultural and multiethnic society?

Accepted Answer

In a multicultural and multiethnic society, the public is diverse, consisting of various groups with different backgrounds, beliefs, and needs. This diversity means there is no single, large, homogeneous group that represents the public, making it crucial for policing strategies to be adaptable and sensitive to the varied needs of the community.

Question 2

All of the following states were identified as having high levels of immigration EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

Ohio is not typically identified as having high levels of immigration compared to California, Texas, and New York, which are known for their significant immigrant populations.

Question 3

Which of the following are considered to be the two fastest growing populations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Hispanics and Asians are the two fastest-growing racial or ethnic groups in the United States, driven by higher birth rates and immigration.

Question 4

Which of the following undermines the public's willingness to cooperate?

Accepted Answer

Cynicism undermines the public's willingness to cooperate because it leads people to believe that others are not trustworthy or that their efforts will not make a difference.

Question 5

______ are challenging in the face of anti-immigration legislation.

Accepted Answer

Community-oriented strategies are challenging in the face of anti-immigration legislation because they often involve building trust and cooperation between law enforcement and immigrant communities, which can be hindered by laws that immigrants perceive as hostile or threatening.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of immigration in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Interactions between immigrants and the police often involve social misunderstanding due to cultural differences, language barriers, and varying perceptions of law enforcement.

Question 7

Which of the following cities was identified as having jails that have become de facto mental institutions?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles has been identified as having jails that function as de facto mental institutions due to the high number of inmates with mental health issues.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true regarding the mentally ill population?

Accepted Answer

The police often lack comprehensive understanding and training regarding mental illness, which can lead to challenges in appropriately responding to incidents involving mentally ill individuals.

Question 9

______ refers to preconceived notions based on prior encounters, word of mouth/rumor/gossip, and information provided by the media.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes refer to oversimplified and fixed ideas or images of a particular group of people or things, often based on prior encounters, word of mouth, rumors, gossip, and media portrayal.

Question 10

Which of the following is true about human relations in policing?

Accepted Answer

B is correct because it acknowledges the complexities and cultural sensitivities that can arise in policing, especially in domestic situations involving individuals from cultures with strong prohibitions against involving outsiders in personal matters. This reflects an understanding of the nuanced human relations challenges in policing across different communities.

Question 11

The Jim Crow era was one filled with conflict for ______ and the police.

Accepted Answer

The Jim Crow era was characterized by laws and social practices that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans, making "Blacks" the correct answer.

Question 12

______ is a feeling about a person or persons based on faulty generalizations.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or feeling, often negative, about a person or group of people, based on stereotypes rather than on direct experience or rational judgement.

Question 13

______ involves behavior that, in its negative form, excludes all members of a certain group from some rights, opportunities, or privileges.

Accepted Answer

Discrimination involves actions or practices that result in unequal treatment of people because they belong to a certain group, effectively excluding them from rights, opportunities, or privileges that others enjoy.

Question 14

______ discrimination happens when an officer may not believe in acting in a discriminatory fashion, her coworkers exhibit such behavior, and she acts in that fashion to belong to the "in-group."

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ discrimination happens when an officer may...

Question 15

______ discrimination is defined in the textbook as discrimination that results, in part at least, from being a member of a particular work group. Even though an individual officer may not believe in acting in a discriminatory fashion, his colleagues may exhibit such behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ discrimination is defined in the textbook...

Question 16

______ harassment is defined in the textbook as harassment based on the use of racial slurs and other attempts to embarrass or humiliate members of the minority group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ harassment is defined in the textbook...

Question 17

The most common form of discrimination in minority neighborhoods is ______ harassment.

Accepted Answer

Psychological harassment is the most common form of discrimination in minority neighborhoods, often manifesting through various forms of intimidation, verbal abuse, and other tactics aimed at causing emotional distress.

Question 18

The textbook mentions all of the following forms of discrimination by police in minority neighborhoods EXCEPT for ______.

Accepted Answer

The use of information learned during cultural sensitivity training is not a form of discrimination; rather, it's intended to reduce bias and improve police interactions with minority communities. Choices A, B, and C describe discriminatory practices.

Question 19

Officer Browne encountered José, who is Hispanic. Instead of referring to José by his first name, Officer Browne referred to him as "boy." This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Officer Browne encountered José, who is Hispanic....

Question 20

______ by police officers continues to be one of the most common complaints about the police express by citizens.

Accepted Answer

Verbal abuse by police officers is frequently reported by citizens as a common complaint, as it involves inappropriate or offensive language used during interactions.

Quiz 12: Policing in a Diverse Society