Project Shield, a Large Study from the National Institute of Justice

question 14

Multiple Choice

Project Shield, a large study from the National Institute of Justice, asked officers to respond to a series of questions about the negative effects of the stress that they experience. They found that approximately _______ percent of officers reported having thought about committing suicide.

• A)one
• B)five
• C)ten
• D)twenty

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a set of characteristics to all members of a group, disregarding individual differences.

Low-context Cultures

Societies or groups where communication is explicit, direct, and relies less on situational context or non-verbal cues to convey meaning.

Verbal Communications

The process of conveying messages and information through spoken words.

Religion

A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, often involving ritual observances and a moral code.