The term ______ refers to the tendency of investigators to prefer information that supports their own perspective, while ignoring other aspects that may not fit.

A. confirmation bias
B. suspect bias effect
C. contagion effect
D. selective perspective


A. confirmation bias

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From an individual consumer perspective, the greatest investment in Internet policing technologies falls in the areas of ______.

a. computer science education b. self-help books about technology c. preventative software d. police-community programs

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When both members of a part act alike, it is called _____

a. cooption b. coronation c. contention d. concordance

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Fences

What will be an ideal response?

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Recruits are almost always paired with veteran officers when they are released into the field. This may result in the education received in the academy being _____________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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