By the Use of Laws and the Legal System, the Government

question 100

Multiple Choice

By the use of laws and the legal system, the government can:

• A) change acceptable behavior
• B) instruct people on what is allowed in certain circumstances
• C) encourage certain types of business activity
• D) impose sanctions to try to eliminate certain business activities
• E) all of the other choices are included

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Definitions:

Integrative Theory

A theory that combines elements from various theories or disciplines to provide a comprehensive understanding of a phenomenon.

Diathesis-Stress Perspective

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a result of predispositional vulnerabilities together with stress from life experiences.

Systems Theory

A theory proposing that multiple interacting factors generate all behaviour, and that the effects of these factors are bidirectional; that is, the influence of each factor on another changes the other factors, which in turn then influence the original factor. The overall effect of these influences is said to be greater than the sum of the influence of each of the factors.

Biopsychosocial Model

A holistic approach to health and illness that considers biological, psychological, and social factors.