Which of the Following Is True of Police Discretion

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of police discretion?

• A)Officers' discretionary decisions can never fulfill the spirit of the law if they do not follow the letter of the law.
• B)Police discretion can never lead to corruption.
• C)Professionals with discretionary power are immune from the temptation to abuse the authority that accompanies this power.
• D)It allows officers to decide where to focus their energies.

Learn the impact of positive psychology on understanding what makes life fulfilling.

Describe the relationship between needs, motives, and goals.

Understand the role of unconditional positive regard in achieving self-actualization.

Understand the field of positive psychology including its focus and scope.

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Definitions:

Scaffolding

An educational technique involving structured support provided by an instructor to help a student learn a new concept, gradually reducing assistance as the student becomes more proficient.

Piaget

A psychologist who is widely recognized for his work on the stages of cognitive development in children.

Cognitive Developmental Theory

A theory that describes how children's thinking develops over time, emphasizing stages of cognitive growth such as sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.

Positive Reinforcement

A stimulus which, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.