| A | B |
| Police subculture | unique meanings, values, behavior patterns |
| Cynicism | distrust of human nature and motives |
| Solidarity | occupational group inclusiveness |
| Authoritariansim | conspicuous exercise of power |
| Isolationism | exclusion from mainstream society |
| Conservatism | supports status quo |
| Siege mentality | mind set of "us vs. them" |
| Stress | situation requires person to adapt |
| Eustress | postive stress |
| Distress | unpleasent stress |
| Zone of Stability | amount of stress manage effectively |
| Denial | pretending problem nonexistant |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | psychological condition |
| Burst Stress | caused by important single events |
| Stress Inoculation | detailed stress-management strategy |
| Stress management | reducing or eliminating stress |