APS
30th APS Annual Convention · 2018
Through the Blue Lens: Effects of Media Exposure on Self-Representation and Cognition in Police Officers
- Madison Beneda-Bender
University of Oklahoma - Dr. Andrea Vincent
University of Oklahoma - Dr. Eugenia Fuenzalida
University of Oklahoma
Abstract
The current study explores the effects of media coverage on self-representation and cognition in police officers. Participants consisted of 32 veteran police officers who were administered personality and cognitive tests prior to and following viewing positively- and negatively-valenced media clips. Findings and implications for law enforcement are discussed.
Applied Experimental
