A Performance Gap Exists When

question 2

Multiple Choice

A performance gap exists when:

• A) the crime rate goes up unexpectedly
• B) the police are not performing at the level the community or the organization wants
• C) a scandal erupts
• D) none of these choices

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Definitions:

Adherence

The extent to which individuals follow their plans or treatment recommendations, crucial for the effectiveness of many therapeutic interventions.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept in which the removal of an aversive stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a response.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Health Belief Model

A mental construct designed to predict and explain the health actions of individuals by examining their beliefs and attitudes.