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Which of the following is not one of James Q. Wilson’s operating styles? a. watchman b. legalistic c. service d. aggressive The examination of dead bodies is called: a. forensic toxicology b. forensic pathology c. forensic physical anthropology d. forensic […]

Officer Brown believes his role is keeping the peace and preserving the social order, yet he is very careful not to violate the constitutional rights of individuals. According to Broderick, he would be considered a/an: a. realist b. optimist c. […]

All are current less than lethal tools departments use except: a. O.C. Spray b. Expandable Batons c. Tasers d. Slapjack Most of police contacts involve: a. motor vehicle or traffic-related issues b. dealing with family violence c. arresting offenders d. […]

Most of the tension between police officers and members of minority groups has focused on police relationships with: a. Hispanics b. Asians c. African Americans d. women A _____ system allows non-emergency calls to be redirected or referred to other […]

Deoxyribonucleic acid is otherwise known as: a. DMA b. DEA c. DYA d. DNA The majority of recent studies have found that the police “working personality” comes from: a. the officer’s teenage years b. the socialization process in the police […]

The stress produced by the interpersonal characteristics of belonging to the police organization, such as difficulties in getting along with other officers, is classified as: a. external stress b. organizational stress c. personal stress d. operational stress The most prevalent […]

Who arranged for the organization of the first paid, full-time, uniformed police department, conceived of the police role as a conspicuous community-oriented patrol designed more for prevention and deterrence than for enforcement? a. Henry Fielding b. Carl B. Klockars c. […]

What selection process can be used to examine a candidate’s characteristics that might be otherwise difficult to assess, including poise, presence, and communication skills? a. one-on-one interview b. oral board c. polygraph d. interview with the chief During the 1970s, […]

The Largetown Police Department issues many summonses and makes many misdemeanor arrests. According to James Q. Wilson, it would be considered to be a _____ department. a. watchman b. legalistic c. moralistic d. service The human body’s reaction to highly […]

Which of the following is a true statement about searches of a companion of an arrested person? a. All courts allow an immediate frisk for weapons of the arrestee’s companions without any further justification. b. Some courts follow the automatic […]

The right to a speedy and public trial is part of the _____ Amendment. a. First b. Second c. Fourth d. Sixth Observations made from a vantage point in the open fields or a public place do not constitute a […]

When the police obtain a handwriting or voice sample from a criminal suspect, this action constitutes a seizure, thereby implicating the Fourth Amendment. a. True b. False To establish that consent was valid, the prosecutor must show a. only that […]

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Connick v. Thompson (2011) that a local municipality is not liable for a Brady violation unless _____. a. the prosecutor knowingly violated office policy b. the District Attorney’s Office knowingly drafted a policy that […]

Under limited conditions, subsequent interrogation of a suspect who exercised the Miranda right of silence after being given warnings may be permissible. a. True b. False A law enforcement officer’s perceptions that a crime is being committed in his or […]

Which of the following is true about police inventory of a vehicle? a. Police are not permitted to search for evidence of crime. b. Police may not seize contraband or other items that they observe open to view. c. Police […]

What specific legislation authorizes courts to conduct closed reviews of surveillance materials? a. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) b. Stored Communications Act (SCA) c. Electronic communications Privacy Act (ECPA) d. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) _____ is an unconscious […]

Which of the following most accurately describes a police initiated action that relies solely on the race, ethnicity, or national origin of a person and not his or her behavior? a. pretextual stop b. racial profiling c. bias-based traffic control […]

In a situation where an officer acts in reckless disregard for the truth when applying for a warrant: _____. a. the entire warrant will automatically be deemed constitutionally defective b. some clauses from the deficient parts of the warrant may […]

Which term best defines the particular county or geographical area in which a court with jurisdiction may hear and determine a case? a. first notice b. venue c. arraignment d. geographic subdivisions What do data from The Innocence Project suggest […]

Under the plain view doctrine, an officer viewing illegal drugs on a coffee table while executing an arrest warrant may seize the drugs. a. True b. False Police have information that armed robbers carrying the fruits of the crime fled […]

The essence of “due process” is best described as _____. a. fairness b. adversarial c. timely notice d. equal protection If an officer has probable cause to believe that contraband is contained within a briefcase that is in the passenger […]

After it has been determined that a person has standing to make a Fourth Amendment claim and that a ‘search” or ‘seizure” has occurred, the final inquiry is to find whether _____. a. probable cause exists b. the exclusionary rule […]

Probable cause to search has two requirements that probable cause to arrest does not: _____. a. that the information must not be stale and particularity regarding place and items b. that the information must not be stale and that the […]

An officer has made a lawful arrest for fraudulent checks at the arrestee’s residence. During a valid protective sweep the officer opens a door in the hallway next to the exit and observes a marijuana plant, grow-light, and plant food […]

A prosecutor locates a material witness to support her case. During the trial when the prosecutor questions this witness the questioning is _____. a. cross-examination b. rebuttal examination c. direct examination d. re-cross examination The essential ingredient for valid consent […]

A person has filed a lawsuit on equal protection grounds claiming racial discrimination. Which standard of review will be used to resolve the issue of law? a. Fair and adequate notification test b. Strict Scrutiny c. Intermediate scrutiny d. Rational […]

Law enforcement officers with probable cause to search a motor vehicle may inspect passengers’ belongings found in the vehicle that are capable of concealing the object of the search. a. True b. False In the Federal system, the codified procedures […]

Police interrogate an inexperienced, young person with a mental disorder and obtain a confession. A court may never use this statement in any capacity. a. True b. False The exclusionary rule applies to all errors stemming from police negligence in […]

Identify some of the deficits that exist in training group leaders and discuss how these concerns might be addressed. Because groups involve sharing, the amount of _______________ members have in one another is a group dynamic the leader must access. […]

In solution-focused counseling, the “miracle question” refers to how a member’s religious beliefs fit into the counseling process. a. True b. False In the leadership model presented in your textbook, the authors believe it is best to cut off arguments […]

The authors do not advise shifting the focus a. from a person to a topic. b. from a topic to an activity. c. from an activity to an activity. d. from a person to another person. A good rule of […]

It is generally not necessary for leaders of ACOA (adult children of alcoholics) groups to have a strong informational and skill background in addictions because the members will be able to bring that kind of information into the group. a. […]

Choices: A. Confidentiality B. Dual relationships C. Ethically using exercises D. Informing members about the group E. Leader qualification and preparation F. Leader’s role in making referrals A school counselor led an exercise that generated an intense reaction from one […]

In the first two sessions of a group, it is important for the leader to let members with a “negative” attitude take time to express their feelings so that the leader and other members know their position as members of […]

According to the authors, member silence may indicate all of the following EXCEPT that the member a. has great trust in the other group members b. is more comfortable listening than speaking. c. needs more time than others to think […]

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the use of dyads to draw out group members? a. Dyads can effectively be used to draw out group members b. The leader can pair up with a member he wants to draw […]

Which of the following is FALSE regarding dyads? The leader should a. make sure members stay on task. b. participate with members, if needed. c. let people talk as much as they need to. d. avoid pairing certain members with […]

Progress reports are helpful both for the member who shares and for the rest of the members who hear how others are using what they learn in the group. a. True b. False Available choices: A. counseling/therapy B. discussion C. […]

If a member states that she has some unresolved issues from the session, the leader can do which of the following? a. Carry the topic into the next session b. Meet with the member individually after the session c. Ask […]

When processing an exercise, it is important that the leader makes each member share something. a. True b. False When planning a second session of a group, the leader should be aware of a possible “let down” in the energy […]

Which of the following is NOT a basic skill for a group leader? a. Active listening b. Trust fall c. Reflection d. Summarizing Dyads are never used as a technique for developing the comfort level among members. a. True b. […]

Successfully closing a group session a. requires thought and planning b. provides members with a sense of completeness c. can build group cohesiveness d. all of the available choices A leader’s feeling about leading groups will definitely affect how well […]

Choices: A. Cutting off B. Drawing out Members of the group are silent because they are intimidated by one member who always attempts to dominate the group. This is what the leader should do for most of the members of […]

Although it is important for a leader to receive feedback at the end of a group experience, he should interpret the feedback with caution because some members will only give positive feedback from a need to please, while others may […]

A common mistake is planning warm-up or introductory activities that last too long. a. True b. False A group leader can best help members get to know one another by a. using rounds and dyads. b. asking members to wear […]

It is estimated that _______ metabolites of THC are formed during the process of metabolism in the user’s body. a. 400 b. 750 c. 100 d. 80 Which of the following interventions helps family members learn to deal effectively with […]

The first leg of the four-cornered response to the substance use disorders is the a. destruction of transportation routes used to bring drugs into the U.S. b. elimination of raw materials used to manufacture such chemicals. c. application of legal […]

Which of the following drugs are dangerous to mix with alcohol? a. Nitroglycerine b. Barbiturates c. Opiates d. All of these answers Which type of family/marital therapy is most common in the field of substance abuse treatment? a. Behavioral b. […]

Jose, a substance abuse counselor, is working with Melynda, who has an SUD. They are currently coming up with a continuing plan to support Melynda’s desire to work towards recovery. She is currently attending weekly group therapy, going to three […]

It has been estimated that ____children in the U.S. live in a home where at least one parent has an active substance use disorder. a. 7 million b. 10.3 million c. 9.6 million d. 11.8 million Individuals with the strongest […]