You Are Entering a Store When a Salvation Army Solicitor

question 28

Multiple Choice

You are entering a store when a Salvation Army solicitor hits you hard on the head with his bell as he solicits donations. A strict behaviorist such as Arnold Buss (1961) would say that

• A) an aggressive act has been committed
• B) no aggressive act has been committed because the solicitor did not intend to hurt you
• C) the act is aggressive only if the solicitor knew that you are an atheist
• D) it is impossible to tell if this is an act of aggression

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Definitions:

Market System

An economic system where decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are based on supply and demand, with prices determined in free markets.

Self-Interest

An individual's actions and decisions are motivated by their own personal gain or interest, often considered as the driving force behind economic activity.

Competition

is the rivalry among sellers in the same market to attract customers by offering better terms, quality, or services.