Impression management can lead to inaccuracies in portrayals of police work, just as inaccurate media reports can. Give examples of how this might happen

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Students should note that by attempting to create a favorable image, a wide range of unfavorable information may be suppressed or downplayed, just as the media may suppress or downplay information that does not seem calculated to be riveting for viewers. Student examples should effectively compare inaccurate and incomplete presentations by both parties with realistic (though not necessarily real) examples.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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