With Respect to Regulating Marketing Ethics, a Key Advantage of Self-Regulatory

question 30

Multiple Choice

With respect to regulating marketing ethics, a key advantage of self-regulatory programs like the Better Business Bureau is the fact that they are:

• A) less costly and more practical to implement.
• B) typically stricter than government regulations.
• C) easier to enforce.
• D) tied to state and local regulatory agencies.
• E) All of the above.

Identify appropriate educational and certification programs for healthcare professionals.

Recognize the significance of legal and ethical guidelines in nursing practice.

Understand the role and responsibilities of professional nursing organizations in education and practice standards.

Recognize the role of the nurse as a leader and the actions that demonstrate leadership in nursing.

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle of learning stating that behaviors followed by satisfying consequences tend to be repeated, while those followed by unsatisfying consequences are less likely to be repeated.

Reward

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated; it is often used in the context of operant conditioning.

Punishment

A consequence delivered to an individual or animal in response to an undesirable behavior, with the intention of decreasing or eliminating that behavior.

Behaviors Strengthened

The process of increasing the frequency or intensity of a behavior through positive reinforcement, rewards, or other conditioning methods.