What Is the Key Principle Behind the Social Influence Weapon

question 21

Essay

What is the key principle behind the social influence weapon of commitment and consistency? Explain with one example how this weapon can be used in an unethical way.

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Definitions:

Statute

Legislation enacted by a governmental body that prescribes or prohibits certain actions and may establish penalties for noncompliance.

First Amendment

A foundational aspect of the United States Constitution guaranteeing freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition.

Codified Law

Laws that have been organized and written down into a code or a systematic collection, typically by legislative authority.

Legal Principles

Fundamental truths or propositions that serve as the foundation for a system of laws or its legal processes.