Test 1

Question 1

KSA

Answer 1

knowledge, skills, abilities

Question 2

( Construction and validation) The most common measure of validity used in this context

Answer 2

Predictive validity

Question 3

Cognitive Ability tests are used to assess abilities

Answer 3

Verbal. mathematical, memory, reasoning abilities

Question 4

Research examining predictive validity indicates higher validity scores for
predicting ___than _______

Answer 4

training success, job performance

Question 5

Two of the most commonly used
personality tests for police selection:

Answer 5

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Inwald Personality Inventory (IPI)

Question 6

involves knowing when to enforce the law and when to allow for some latitude

Answer 6

Police discretion

Question 7

Section 25 of the Canadian Criminal Code

Answer 7

states that use of force can be used by the police on reasonable grounds (requires discretion)

Question 8

Generally life threatening

Generally short in duration

Lead to a very potent fight or flight physiological response

Answer 8

Acute Stressors

Question 9

Generally not life threatening

Generally ongoing, or long in duration

Often show no obvious symptoms, even though a number of physiological reactions are occurring

Answer 9

Chronic Stressors

Question 10

Anxiety or panic attacks (Panic Disorder)
Acute Stress Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Answer 10

Acute stress

Question 11

Mood disorders (e.g., depression, stress-related bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder)
Phobias (e.g., specific anxiety disorders)
Burnout

Answer 11

Chronic Stress

Question 12

Maladaptive

Answer 12

not adjusting adequately or appropriately to the environment or situation

Question 13

Suspect indicates confession is false after the fact (may/may not be truth)

Answer 13

Retracted confessions

Question 14

Objections raised as to the validity during trial (most often due to technicalities)

Answer 14

Disputed confessions

Question 15

Three types of false confessions:

Answer 15

Voluntary false confessions
Coerced-compliant false confessions
Coerced-internalized false confessions

Question 16

Reid Model of Interrogation

Answer 16

Gather evidence

Conduct a non-accusatorial interview to assess deception (guilt)

Conduct an accusatorial interrogation to obtain a confession

Question 17

Nine Steps: Reid Stage 3

Answer 17

Confrontation of guilt

Rationalizations are offered

Denials are interrupted/overruled

Redirecting suspect’s attention

Interrogator shows sympathy/empathy

Explanations for the crime are offered

Admission developed into full confession

Confession is written and signed

Question 18

Minimization techniques:

Answer 18

Soft sell tactics that provide a sense of false security

Question 19

Maximization techniques:

Answer 19

Scare tactics that attempt to intimidate suspects (e.g., making up evidence)

Question 20

Right to counsel (Section 10)

Answer 20

everyone has the right on arrest or detention…to retain and instruct counsel without delay and… to be informed of that right”

Question 21

There are two main types of polygraph tests:

Answer 21

Comparison Question Test (CQT)
Concealed Information Test (CIT)