Community Competence Defined Originally in a Classic Work by Cottrell

question 26

Multiple Choice

Community competence defined originally in a classic work by Cottrell provides a basic understanding of the process dimension of community health. There are eight essential conditions of community competence. Commitment refers to:

• A) The accurate transmission of information based on the development of common meaning
• B) The technical aspects of formulating and stating one's view in relation to other persons' views
• C) The affective and cognitive attachment to a community
• D) Adeptness at recognizing, obtaining, and using external resources

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Definitions:

Pleasantness

A quality of being agreeable or enjoyable to the senses or the mind.

Activation

Refers to the process in which neurons in the brain are stimulated to fire by information or experiences.

Forensic Psychologists

Professionals who apply psychological principles within the legal and criminal justice system to analyze behaviors, assist in investigations, and provide expert testimony.

Crime Witness

An individual who sees, hears, or has direct knowledge of a criminal event and can provide information or testimony regarding that event.