All of the Following Are True About the Supervisory Rank

question 3

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about the supervisory rank EXCEPT:

• A) supervisors learn the requirements of their position through trial and error and mentoring by other supervisors
• B) people seeking this position must successfully complete a qualifying process and an associate degree in criminal justice
• C) promotion to this position requires a significant change in operational philosophy and outlook
• D) the supervisory position intersects two different organizational worlds: administration and operations

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Definitions:

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation that must occur before you experience a sensation.

Detection Threshold

The minimum level of intensity at which a stimulus is perceived or detected by the sensory system.

Just Noticeable Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time; also known as the difference threshold.

Signal-detection Threshold

The sensory level at which a stimulus is detected 50% of the time, highlighting the ability to identify under conditions of uncertainty.