Which of the Following Would Be a Protective Function of Government

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a protective function of government?

• A) legal enforcement of contracts and rules against fraud
• B) undertaking income redistribution
• C) providing national parks
• D) providing a stable monetary system

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behavior psychology, a stimulus or event that follows a behavior and increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or situation, often studied in psychology to understand behavior.

Variable Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, it refers to a consequence that strengthens an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.