15 Questions
True or false: This course will provide an overview of policing as it relates to psychological concepts and theories?
True
True or false: There will be two midterm exams in this course?
True
True or false: The final exam will cover material presented after the second midterm test?
True
Risk assessment is a complex process that involves clinical analysis, actuarial data, and professional judgment.
True
Police psychology involves the application of psychological principles and methods to assist law enforcement agencies.
True
Psychological fitness for-duty evaluations of incumbents is a core domain in police psychology.
True
The ethical practice of police psychology is consistent with psychologists' principles of procedural justice.
True
True or false: Evidence-based policing practices should prioritize the use of physical or 'hard' evidence.
False
True or false: The development of effective communication skills is an example of a contribution made by psychology to evidence-based policing.
True
True or false: Interrogation techniques that rely on torture are theoretically supported and evidence-based.
False
True or false: The role of psychologists in the selection of law enforcement personnel involves assessing the psychological suitability of applicants.
True
True or false: The end result of a job analysis is a report that lists each task, the conditions, and the competencies?
True
True or false: A law enforcement agency may want cadets who will do well in the academy?
True
True or false: Cognitive ability tests can take many forms, ranging from a test of a single construct to tests of general cognitive ability?
True
True or false: The psychologist should use actuarial-type methods similar to those used by life insurance companies when making recommendations based on test scores, observations, and interview material?
True
Test your knowledge on evidence-based policing and ethical practice (EBP), a global standard in contemporary policing. Learn about the two standards EBP practices should meet: being the most effective and causing the least harm. Explore the bias towards physical or "hard" evidence and the importance of soft science, hard science, and relational skills in policing. Challenge yourself with this quiz and expand your understanding of modern policing practices.
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