The Stress Produced by the Daily Need to Confront the Tragedies

question 39

Multiple Choice

The stress produced by the daily need to confront the tragedies of urban life, such as the need to deal with derelicts, criminals, and the mentally disturbed, and the need to engage in dangerous activity to protect a public that appears to be unappreciative of the police is classified as ____________.

• A)external stress
• B)organizational stress
• C)personal stress
• D)operational stress

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Definitions:

Dependent

Describes an individual who relies on another for support, often related to financial, emotional, or physical needs, such as a child to a caregiver.

Passive

A behavior characterized by inactivity or a lack of response to external stimuli or situations.

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision independently.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychological development of humans, which is characterized by eight stages from infancy to adulthood.