Explain What Positivism and Determinism Are

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Essay

Explain what positivism and determinism are.How is Lombroso associated with this school of thought? Give two (2)examples of real-life situations in which determinism has affected individual decisions and explain.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Income Elasticity

A measure of how much the demand for a good will change in response to a change in consumers' income.

Inferior Good

An inferior good is a type of good whose demand decreases when consumer income rises, in contrast to normal goods, whose demand increases with rising incomes.

Shoes

Footwear items designed to protect and comfort the human foot while offering various styles and functions.

Income Elasticity

Measures how the quantity demanded of a good changes in response to a change in consumers' income.