Chapter 6 Flashcards
Involves a sender, message, a channel, a receiver, and sometimes, feedback.
Communication process.
All about not showing anger
Verbal judo
A negative judgement not based on fact; it is an irrational preconceived negative opinion.
Prejudice
A prejudice that inhibits objectivity; can evolve into hate
Bias
Assuming all people within a specific group are the same, lacking individuality.
Stereotyping
A form of discrimination that singles out people of racial or ethnic groups because of a belief that these groups are more likely than others to commit certain types of crimes. Race-based enforcement is illegal.
Racial profiling
The 3 basic classes, based on income and education
The lower class
The middle class
The upper class
The middle class is shrinking, and the gap between the rich and poor has become wider, resulting in tension.
Socioeconomic diversity
Types of Body language
Walking
Posture
Eye contact
Gestures
Physical spacing
Who gives the least amount of eye contact?
Asians; 18%
Hispanics: 25%
Black: 30%
Whites: 45%
Can tell when a person is lying or about to become aggressive or flee. This can alert officers when something is not as it appears or when someone is sus, untruthful, afraid, or hesitant.
Sixth sense
Signs of untruthfulness?
Movement outside the “cone” (body)