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Probation officers rely upon their power because they have little substantive authority over their clients.
Personal Prejudices
Preconceived opinions or attitudes held by an individual that are not based on reason or actual experience.
Professional Work
Involves tasks or duties performed by individuals in a formal occupation requiring specialized knowledge and skills.
Ethical Dilemma
A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable, involving a moral conflict.
Value Differences
The divergence in beliefs, ethics, and priorities among individuals or groups, often leading to misunderstanding or conflict.
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