Question 1

The United States is the most violent and dangerous society in all of the industrialized world.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

The capitalistic system expects everyone to
A) behave in a (somewhat) greedy fashion
B) work harder, produce more goods and better services
C) create more significant innovations and invent better products
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The capitalistic system expects individuals and companies to behave in a somewhat greedy fashion, as they are driven by profit motives. It also expects them to work harder, produce more goods, and provide better services to stay competitive in the market. Furthermore, capitalism encourages individuals and companies to create more significant innovations and invent better products to succeed and thrive in the market. Therefore, all of the given options are valid expectations of the capitalistic system.

Question 3

Errant police officers condemning the condemners is a rationalization known as appeal to higher loyalties.

Accepted Answer

Condemning the condemners is a rationalization where individuals deflect blame by attacking those who disapprove of their behavior, not an appeal to higher loyalties, which involves justifying actions by claiming they were done in service of a greater good.

Question 4

Greed becomes a form of deviance when it moves people to
A) break the rules
B) circumvent the law
C) take unfair advantage of others
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Greed becomes a form of deviance when it moves people to break the rules, circumvent the law, or take unfair advantage of others. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Question 5

When channeled in a positive way, greed works to make life better.

Accepted Answer

When greed is channeled in a positive way, it can lead to increased motivation and ambition, which can result in people working harder and achieving success. This success can lead to improvements in their lives and the lives of those around them, such as through charitable giving or investments in their community. However, if greed is not channeled correctly, it can lead to negative consequences such as unethical behavior or a disregard for the well-being of others.

Question 6

Strain theory says that the economic distance or gap between the very poor and the extremely rich is the cause of crime.

Accepted Answer

Strain theory suggests that crime is caused by the pressure individuals feel when they cannot achieve culturally approved goals through legitimate means, not specifically the economic gap between the very poor and the extremely rich.

Question 7

When channeled in a positive way, greed works to make life better for
A) individuals
B) families
C) the general public
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

When channeled in a positive way, greed can lead individuals to work harder and smarter, which can result in better financial stability and success for themselves and their families. Additionally, this increased productivity and success can have a positive impact on society as a whole, such as creating jobs and stimulating the economy. Therefore, the answer is all of the above (A, B, and C).

Question 8

Police officers are __________ presented with the opportunity to obtain personal gain at the expense of others.
A) often
B) occasionally
C) rarely
D) never

Accepted Answer

Police officers are often presented with opportunities for personal gain due to the nature of their work, which involves authority and access to sensitive situations.

Question 9

The capitalistic system expects everyone not to behave in a (somewhat) greedy fashion.

Accepted Answer

Capitalism is based on the premise of self-interest and competition driving economic growth and development. While it may not encourage explicitly "greedy" behavior, it does prioritize individual profit-seeking and does not have inherent moral guidelines for businesses or individuals to prioritize social welfare or ethical considerations above monetary gain.

Question 10

There is only one form police misconduct and only one cause for it.

Accepted Answer

Police misconduct can take various forms such as excessive use of force, racial profiling, corruption, and negligence. There can be multiple causes for police misconduct such as lack of training, personal bias, systemic discrimination, and unethical departmental culture.

Question 11

Candidates to become police officers frequently suffer from the nurture-related causal factors that can cause deviance in civilians.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Using the denial of responsibility rationalization, police officers deny their misbehavior caused any injury.

Accepted Answer

The denial of responsibility rationalization involves individuals claiming they were victims of circumstances or were forced into situations beyond their control, rather than denying their actions caused injury.

Question 13

Under the "ethic to live by," doing good with personal greed as the rationale is
A) a corruption of authority
B) still doing good
C) doing bad
D) irrelevant

Accepted Answer

While personal greed may not be the most noble or selfless motivation, if it ultimately results in doing good and benefiting others, it is still a positive outcome. The ends justify the means in this case, as long as no harm is done in the process.

Question 14

Greed in a police officer who wants more no matter what it takes may make them
A) follow the rules
B) pay close attention to their duties
C) ignore their duties
D) be a model citizen

Accepted Answer

Greed can cause a police officer to ignore their duties and engage in corrupt behavior, such as accepting bribes or using their power for personal gain. It is not likely to make them follow the rules, pay close attention to their duties, or be a model citizen.

Question 15

When seeking advancement, police may seek
A) assignments that are difficult and dangerous
B) to obtain positions of greater responsibility
C) to do good work and a competent job
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Police seeking advancement may choose to take on difficult and dangerous assignments to demonstrate their capabilities, and may also seek positions of greater responsibility. Ultimately, doing good work and demonstrating competence are important factors in advancing within the police force.

Question 16

One of the reasons that police may be susceptible to misconduct is that
A) much police work is done alone and unobserved
B) police are predisposed to corruption
C) police are greedy
D) everyone is doing it, so why shouldn't the individual officer?

Accepted Answer

Much police work is done alone and unobserved, which can create opportunities for misconduct without fear of being caught. This is not to say that all police officers are predisposed to corruption or greedy, and it should not be justified by the actions of others.

Question 17

Some police misconduct is the product of the sorts of greed combined with opportunity or chance that causes people in general to deviate from society norms and laws.

Accepted Answer

Some police officers may engage in misconduct, such as accepting bribes or stealing from evidence lockers, due to personal greed and the availability of opportunities to commit such acts.

Question 18

In police officers, greed
A) can be a good, positive force
B) is always a terrible thing
C) is usually a terrible thing
D) is frequently a terrible thing

Accepted Answer

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A) can be a...

Question 19

Corruption of authority can be described as
A) junior officers bribing senior officers
B) police bribing other governmental officials
C) police "selling their badges"
D) police officers taking dangerous assignments while seeking promotion

Accepted Answer

Corruption of authority refers to police officers exploiting their position for personal gain, such as "selling their badges" for favors or money.

Question 20

One of the causes of deviant behavior is rational choice.

Accepted Answer

Rational choice theory suggests that individuals engage in deviant behavior when they weigh the potential benefits of committing a crime against the potential costs and penalties associated with it, and decide that the benefits outweigh the risks. Thus, rational choice is indeed considered a cause of deviant behavior.

Quiz 12: The Causes of Police Misconduct

The United States is the most violent and dangerous society in all of the industrialized world.

The capitalistic system expects everyone to

Errant police officers condemning the condemners is a rationalization known as appeal to higher loyalties.

Greed becomes a form of deviance when it moves people to

When channeled in a positive way, greed works to make life better.

Strain theory says that the economic distance or gap between the very poor and the extremely rich is the cause of crime.

When channeled in a positive way, greed works to make life better for

Police officers are __________ presented with the opportunity to obtain personal gain at the expense of others.

The capitalistic system expects everyone not to behave in a (somewhat) greedy fashion.

There is only one form police misconduct and only one cause for it.

Candidates to become police officers frequently suffer from the nurture-related causal factors that can cause deviance in civilians.

Using the denial of responsibility rationalization, police officers deny their misbehavior caused any injury.

Under the "ethic to live by," doing good with personal greed as the rationale is

Greed in a police officer who wants more no matter what it takes may make them

When seeking advancement, police may seek

One of the reasons that police may be susceptible to misconduct is that

Some police misconduct is the product of the sorts of greed combined with opportunity or chance that causes people in general to deviate from society norms and laws.

In police officers, greed

Corruption of authority can be described as

One of the causes of deviant behavior is rational choice.