Federal and State Laws Are Aimed at Protecting Consumers from All

question 48

Multiple Choice

Federal and state laws are aimed at protecting consumers from all of the following except

• A)unfair trade practices.
• B)unsafe products.
• C)unreasonable credit requirements.
• D)unwise purchases.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves an experiential, physiological, and behavioral response to a personally significant matter.

Envy

A feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, or possessions.

Competition

A mode of interaction in which power is unequally distributed, but the degree of inequality is less than in systems of domination. Envy is an important emotion in competitive interactions. Competition in the theory of human ecology refers to the struggle by different groups for optimal locations in which to reside and set up their businesses.

Dramaturgical Analysis

A perspective in sociology that interprets social interactions as if they were part of a theatrical performance, where individuals are actors on stages with roles, scripts, costumes, and sets.