Purdue CM107 Unit 7 Quiz Latest 2019 July

Question 8 Review the following passage and a paraphrase of that information. The passage is from an article written by Robert Muller entitled “Toughing It Out: Posttraumatic Stress in Police Officers” ORIGINAL PASSAGE: Officers are often encouraged to “tough it out” when faced with the realities of mental illness. In addition to the stigma they face from peers and superiors, police officers are reluctant to come forward because they also fear losing their jobs. When a police officer admits to needing psychological help, they are at risk of having their badges and guns taken away: They could be a threat to themselves and to others. But when police officers don’t seek help, their distress often gets worse. Professional help within the police community is scarce. …When PTSD and other psychological illnesses go untreated, police officers, like many, can turn to drugs, alcohol, and suicide. Which of the following is an appropriate paraphrase of that passage?

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a) Police officers who suffer from psychological disorders tend not to come forward and admit to needing help. They are apprehensive because they could possibly lose their jobs and definitely face stigma from their peers and superior. b) Police officers suffering from psychological disorders tend not to admit to needing help. They are apprehensive because they face the possibility of losing their jobs and fear they may be stigmatized by their fellow police officers and supervisors. c) Officers who have mental illness face stigma from peers and superiors and are reluctant to come forward because they don’t want to be fired but if they don't seek treatment, they may turn to drugs, other addictions or even to taking their own lives. d) Police officers suffering from psychological disorders tend not to admit to needing help. They are apprehensive because they face the possibility of losing their jobs and fear that their families will not support them either. As a result, they often kill themselves.