A Judge Who Gives a Convicted Prisoner a Suspended Sentence

question 27

Multiple Choice

A judge who gives a convicted prisoner a suspended sentence but tells him to consider the suspension a "sword hanging over your head" if he breaks the law again is using

• A)Legitimizing tactics
• B)Coalition tactics
• C)Pressure tactics
• D)Rational persuasion

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Definitions:

Switching Costs

The costs that a consumer incurs as a result of changing brands, suppliers, or products, which can include financial costs, time, and effort.

Preemptive Practices

Strategies or actions taken by a business to prevent competitors from entering their market or to gain an advantage over them.

Small Businesses

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Private-Sector Employees

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