Why Is It Difficult for the Government to Hire and Retain

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult for the government to hire and retain forensic computer experts to control the activities of cyber criminals?

• A) There are less than fifty high-caliber forensic computer experts in the country.
• B) The government is not concerned with these issues and leaves the control up to the private sector.
• C) The government does not have the jurisdiction to seek out and punish those who commit online crimes.
• D) The highly skilled experts are hired away by firms who pay much higher salaries than the government.
• E) Crimes committed online seem mild and unimportant compared to other types of white-collar crime.

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Definitions:

HPA Axis

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a complex set of direct influences and feedback interactions among the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, and the adrenal glands, regulating stress response, mood, digestion, and energy usage.

Serotonergic System

Refers to the part of the nervous system that uses serotonin as a neurotransmitter, playing a key role in regulating mood, anxiety, and other functions.

Dopaminergic System

Refers to the neurotransmitter system in the brain that uses dopamine to transmit signals, playing a key role in reward, motivation, and motor control.

Basal Ganglia

A group of structures in the brain involved in coordinating movement and influencing various aspects of behavior.