Most people assume that a police officer should behave in a lawful manner, not show any favoritism to any particular group, and do their best to uphold the law. What term is used for this kind of belief?
A) a norm
B) a norm identity
C) a role expectation
D) a role perception
E) a norm violation

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Role expectations refer to the beliefs and behaviors that are expected of a person who occupies a particular role in society. In this case, the role expectation for a police officer is to behave lawfully, not show favoritism, and uphold the law. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Most People Assume That a Police Officer Should Behave in a Lawful