The Competing Interests Associated with Probation Have Been Found to Cause

question 14

Multiple Choice

The competing interests associated with probation have been found to cause a great deal of stress and uncertainty for many supervision officers.Indeed,ambiguity and uncertainty tend to generate stress for most persons because it is simply human nature to desire a sense of control and/or mastery overone's environment.Amidst ambiguous and competing messages, this sense of mastery or security is difficult to achieve.This then leads to a competing
Professional identity among probation officers termed _______________ and is a primary source of burnout among CSOs.

• A) role identity confusion
• B) lack of promotional opportunities
• C) professional accountability
• D) changing or conflicting policies and/or procedures

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Definitions:

Outgroup

A group of people perceived as distinctly different from or outside of one's own in-group, often leading to biases or discrimination.

Ingroup

“Us”—people with whom we share a common identity.

Just-world Phenomenon

The belief that the world is inherently fair, and thus people get what they deserve and deserve what they get.

Bystander Effect

A social psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, under the assumption that someone else will take action.