Based on a Number of Theories, People Obey Laws for All

question 56

Multiple Choice

Based on a number of theories, people obey laws for all of the following reasons except:

• A) The fear of punishment
• B) The desire for rewards
• C) In order to act in a just and moral manner according to society's standards.
• D) Due to a duty to act

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Definitions:

Steady State

A condition where the variables (such as temperature, pressure, and volume in a system) are unchanging over time.

Drive-Reduction Theory

A psychological concept suggesting that motivation arises from biological needs that push organisms to seek homeostasis through reducing drives stemming from those needs.

Tension

The physical or emotional strain caused by conflicting or demanding circumstances.

Stability

The condition of being resistant to change or variation, often used in psychological contexts to refer to emotional or mental consistency.