Which of the Following Was Originally Preferred Over Arrest as a Psychologically

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was originally preferred over arrest as a psychologically sophisticated response by police to family disturbances?

• A)Crisis intervention
• B)Couple counseling
• C)Immediate advice for couple
• D)Arresting the suspected batterer

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Definitions:

Physiological Balance

The state of equilibrium in the body's internal environment due to the constant interaction of the body's many regulatory processes.

Homeostasis

The tendency of a biological system to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Steady State

A condition where the variables (such as temperature, pressure, and volume in a system) are unchanging over time.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that motivation arises from biological needs that push organisms to seek homeostasis through reducing drives stemming from those needs.