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:

Ego Integrity

A sense of satisfaction and completeness that comes from looking back on one’s life and feeling a sense of accomplishment and contentment, as proposed by Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Dialectical Reasoning

A method of argument that involves the reconciliation of opposites, often leading to a synthesis of ideas or solutions.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, and a strong sense of duty.

Negative Stereotypes

Beliefs about a specific group of people that paint them in a negative light, often unfounded and prejudicial.