FLETC Exam #3 Questions And Answers

What is perception? - ANS An awareness of the elements of environment through physical sensation or physical sensations interpreted in the light of experience Three major components that affect the development of perception - ANS -Observer -Events Being Observed -Ambient Conditions Three types of stress - ANS -Physical stress -Psychological stress -Acute stress What is physical stress? - ANS Fight or Flight What is psychological stress? - ANS Perception of something is worse than thing itself What is acute stress? - ANS Traumatic event causes stress Physical factors that influence perception - ANS -Age -Vision -Tunnel Vision -Hearing -Smell -Taste -POV -Illusions Psychological Factors that influence perception - ANS -Group pressure -Tunnel Vision -First impressions -Previous experiences -Expectations -Stereotyping Identify investigative techniques that aid the LEO in the description and identification process - ANS -Witness/Victim Interview -In-field Identification "Show up" -Physical lineups -Photographic lineups -Photography/Videography -Documentation -Biometrics -Neighborhoods Canvas -Witness/Victim Corroboration What is a critical incident? - ANS -An event that is grave, crucial, momentous, and life-threatening -Many are predictable and anticipated What is a crisis? - ANS -An event that is sudden, arbitrary, and unpredictable -Potential for psychological disruption is greatest at this stage What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? - ANS -Development of characteristic symptoms following a psychological distressing even that is outside the range of usual human experience -Long-term effects (>1 month) Physiological effects of Critical Incident Stress - ANS -Time Distortion -Auditory distortion -Visual distortion -Behavioral responses -Physical responses -Cognitive responses -Emotional responses