If Revenue from a Cigarette Tax Is Used to Pay

question 467

Multiple Choice

If revenue from a cigarette tax is used to pay for healthcare for people with lung cancer, the cigarette tax may be justified on the basis of

• A)the benefits principle.
• B)the ability-to-pay principle.
• C)vertical equity.
• D)horizontal equity.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A behavior therapy that is based on classical conditioning and used to treat fears by training clients in deep muscle relaxation and then having them confront a graduated series of anxiety-producing situations (real or imagined) until they can remain relaxed while confronting even the most feared situation.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, mentally placing oneself in another's situation.

Person-Centered Therapist

A type of psychotherapist who follows the principles of person-centered therapy, focusing on providing a supportive environment that encourages self-discovery and self-acceptance.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A therapeutic concept developed by Carl Rogers, where the therapist accepts and supports the client regardless of what the client says or does.