An Apparently Voluntary Agreement May in Fact Not Be Voluntary

question 17

Multiple Choice

An apparently voluntary agreement may in fact not be voluntary if:

• A) undue influence is present.
• B) physical duress is present.
• C) economic duress is present.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Vicarious Reinforcement

The process through which individuals learn new behaviors or attitudes by observing the consequences of those behaviors for others, without experiencing them directly.

Mediated Reinforcement

A reinforcement process where the ability to obtain a primary reinforcer is dependent on the presence or action of a secondary reinforcer.

Observational Learning

A learning process through which behaviors are acquired by watching and imitating others.

Thomas Szasz

A psychiatrist and academic known for his criticisms of psychiatry and the influence of the medical model within the mental health field, advocating for a more empathetic and patient-centered approach.