Constable Smith Spends Her Shift Assisting a Man Who Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

Constable Smith spends her shift assisting a man who is experiencing a psychotic episode and ends up getting him admitted to a local psychiatric hospital.What concept does this exemplify?

• A) diversification
• B) interoperability
• C) moral authority
• D) procedural justice

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Definitions:

Equity Theory

Posits that people will act to eliminate any felt inequity in the rewards received for their work in comparison with others.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, often driven by internal or external factors.

Content Theories

Theories in psychology that focus on understanding the specific factors that motivate individuals.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as perception, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making.