Which of the Following Is a Legitimate Purpose for a Frisk

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a legitimate purpose for a frisk?

• A)to protect officers
• B)to preserve evidence
• C)to find illegal drugs
• D)to convince suspects that they should respond to an officer's questions

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Definitions:

Concrete Operations

This stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development describes children aged 7-12 years becoming capable of logical thought processes but still struggling with abstract concepts.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding through the interaction of genetic and learned factors.

Abstract Thinking

involves the ability to think about objects, principles, and ideas that are not physically present, allowing for processes like conceptualizing, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Logical Thought Processes

Systematic and rational ways of thinking that adhere to strict principles of validity and consistency, often used in problem-solving and decision-making.