A Traditional Standard Against Which to Measure Reasonable Police Use

question 24

Multiple Choice

A traditional standard against which to measure reasonable police use of force is

• A) whether the suspect poses an immediate threat to the public or officers.
• B) whether the suspect is actively resisting arrest or attempting to flee.
• C) the severity of the crime.
• D) all of the other choices.
• E) none of the other choices.

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Definitions:

Restructuring

A cognitive behavioral therapy technique involving the identification and modification of negative or irrational thoughts.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used, hindering the ability to see alternative uses or solutions.

Mental Set

A framework or mindset that shapes how a person approaches problems, based on previous experiences and perceptions.

Restructuring

Restructuring in psychology refers to the process of identifying and altering maladaptive thought patterns to improve emotional regulation and behavior.