The Dominant Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Structures and Practices

question 12

Multiple Choice

The dominant theoretical framework for understanding the structures and practices of police organizations is

• A)police administration theory.
• B)police management theory.
• C)contingency theory.
• D)institutional theory.
• E)game theory.

---

Definitions:

Environmental Stressors

Physical or psychological stimuli in the environment that trigger stress responses in individuals.

Internal Conflict

A psychological struggle within the mind of an individual, often involving opposing needs, desires, or emotions.

Behavioral Impulses

Innate, often sudden urges to act in a particular way, which can be a response to external or internal stimuli and may not always align with long-term goals.

Frustration

The feelings that occur in any situation in which the pursuit of some goal is thwarted.