The Only Justification for the Use of Deadly Force by an Officer

question 39

True/False

The only justification for the use of deadly force by an officer is in self-defense or in protecting the lives of others.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior.

Contingent Reinforcement

A reinforcement strategy in which a reward or punishment is given only after the desired behavior is demonstrated.

Discrimination Learning

A process in learning theory where an individual learns to respond differently to various stimuli because they have been reinforced for doing so.

Modeling

A learning technique based on observing and imitating the behavior of others, often used in therapy and behavior modification programs.