Authority, Discipline, and Conformity Quiz

What is the primary role of authority in uniformed protective services?

• To provide entertainment

• To maintain order and ensure rules are followed

• To encourage competition between teams

• To reduce communication

Which of the following best describes discipline in the context of uniformed protective services?

• Ignoring instructions

• Following rules and regulations consistently

• Making up your own rules

• Avoiding teamwork

Why is conformity important in teams within uniformed protective services?

• It allows for individual expression at all times

• It ensures everyone acts in a coordinated and predictable manner

• It encourages rule-breaking

• It reduces efficiency

Self-discipline can best be defined as:

• Doing what you want regardless of rules

• The ability to control one’s own behaviour without external enforcement

• Relying on others to remind you of your duties

• Ignoring authority

Which theory of conditioning involves learning through association?

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Social learning theory

• Cognitive dissonance

Who is most closely associated with the concept of operant conditioning?

• Ivan Pavlov

• B.F. Skinner

• Solomon Asch

• Sigmund Freud

Which research study is famous for investigating conformity in groups?

• Pavlov’s dogs experiment

• Asch’s line experiment

• Skinner’s box experiment

• Milgram’s obedience study

What is the main purpose of discipline in uniformed protective services?

• To punish individuals

• To ensure safety and effective operation

• To create confusion

• To encourage laziness

Which of the following is an example of self-discipline?

• Arriving late to duty

• Completing tasks without being reminded

• Ignoring instructions from superiors

• Waiting for others to act first

Which of the following best describes conformity?

• Acting independently of group norms

• Adjusting behaviour to match the group

• Always disagreeing with authority

• Ignoring team objectives