A Distinction Between the Police Subculture and Many Other Occupational

question 9

Multiple Choice

A distinction between the police subculture and many other occupational subcultures include:

• A) the degree to which values and beliefs are informally promulgated and adhered to.
• B) occupational stress.
• C) the presence of danger.
• D) the need for a defense mechanism against perceived threats from others.
• E) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Naturalistic Observation

A research method that involves observing subjects in their natural environment without interference.

Clinical Observation

The practice of assessing and monitoring patients in a healthcare setting, utilizing direct observation to inform diagnosis or treatment plans.

Direct Observation

A research method where phenomena are studied in their natural setting without manipulation.

Evolutionary Psychology

An approach in psychology that examines cognitive traits and behavior through the lens of evolutionary biology, proposing that many aspects of human psychology are the result of adaptive evolution.