Why Is It Impossible to Know How Often Police Brutality

question 40

Multiple Choice

Why is it impossible to know how often police brutality truly occurs?

• A)Reports of brutality are not consistently maintained.
• B)Police officers are apprehensive to report colleagues.
• C)It is difficult to clearly define brutality.
• D)They are often low-visibility acts.

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Definitions:

ERG Theory

A motivational theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

McClelland's Theory of Learned Needs

A psychological theory that suggests individuals acquire their needs for achievement, affiliation, and power through life experiences.

Equity Sensitive

An individual's preference for fairness and equality in the distribution of resources and rewards.

Outcome/Input Ratio

A concept related to equity theory, referring to the proportion of rewards (outcomes) received relative to contributions (inputs) in a social exchange or workplace context.