Which of the Following Would Be a Preferable Course of Action

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a preferable course of action for a new judge?

• A) slowly make changes to the operation of the courtroom workgroup
• B) make decisions and rulings based on their knowledge and experience
• C) accept help and mentoring from more experienced court staff and other judges
• D) immediately make changes to the operation of the courtroom workgroup

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Definitions:

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often found in psychotic disorders.

Schizophrenia

A chronic brain disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Hallucinations

Perceptions in the absence of external stimuli, such as seeing or hearing things that are not present.

Restricted Affect

A symptom in which emotional expression is reduced or absent.