Horizontal Equity Holds That

question 23

Multiple Choice

Horizontal equity holds that

• A) those with equal ability to pay should bear unequal tax burdens.
• B) those with equal ability to pay should bear equal tax burdens.
• C) those who benefit the most from government services should bear the higher tax burden.
• D) those who benefit the most from government services should have the greatest voice in determining what gets produced.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A conditioned response is a learned reaction or response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become significant through association.

Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural response to a stimulus that does not require previous conditioning or learning.

Trial-And-Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated, varied attempts which are continued until success, or until the agent stops trying.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a particular behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.