One Officer in the LAPD Had Been Accused of Striking

question 67

Multiple Choice

One officer in the LAPD had been accused of striking a handcuffed suspect with the butt of a shotgun for no apparent reason.His performance evaluation read

• A)"This officer has anger management problems."
• B)"This officer has had a series of major complaints against him."
• C)"This officer has an easy going manner which he used to his best advantage in the field."
• D)"This officer needs to be retrained in interpersonal communication."

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Definitions:

Situational Factors

External conditions or circumstances that can affect an individual's behavior or choices at a given moment.

Aptitudes

Natural abilities or talents that individuals possess, which can influence their ease of learning or proficiency in particular tasks or areas.

Self-Verification

The theory that people have a need to seek confirmation of their self-concept, whether positive or negative, from others in their social environment.

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of themselves, which includes beliefs, feelings, and knowledge about personal attributes.