A Potential Conflict of Interest Exists When a Given Decision

question 20

Multiple Choice

A potential conflict of interest exists when a given decision maker (D) and another person (P) are in the following situation:

• A) P has a special interest that interferes with proper judgment.
• B) D may have to exercise judgment in P's behalf.
• C) D has a special interest that interferes with proper judgment.
• D) P has a special interest that interferes with proper judgment, and D may have to exercise judgment in P's behalf.
• E) D may have to exercise judgment in P's behalf, and D has a special interest that interferes with proper judgment.

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Definitions:

Physical restraint

The use of physical force to limit a person's movements or actions, often for safety or control.

Probable Cause

A reasonable ground for belief, based on facts and circumstances, that a crime has been or is being committed, often used as justification for issuing a warrant.

Reasonable Cause

A legally sufficient reason for taking a particular action, often used to justify searches, seizures, or the initiation of legal proceedings.

Physical Barriers

Obstacles or structures that physically block or impede access, movement, or visibility.