A __________ Refers to Any High-Risk Encounter with Officer-Civilian Contacts

question 48

Essay

A __________ refers to any high-risk encounter with officer-civilian contacts when officers reasonably believe they might be legally justified in using deadly force, regardless of whether they use such force or avert its use.

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Definitions:

Weak Superego

A term in Freudian psychoanalysis referring to an underdeveloped superego, which results in difficulty controlling impulses and adhering to societal norms and morals.

Reality Principle

In psychoanalytic theory, it is the counterbalance to the pleasure principle, guiding behavior to consider the external world and act in realistic ways.

Self-Serving Bias

A readiness to perceive oneself favorably.

Defensive Self-Esteem

This refers to a form of self-esteem that is fragile and highly reactive to criticism, often involving a defensive or hostile attitude as a protective mechanism.