Multiple Choice
Which of the following subfields of psychology is correctly matched with a sample topic?
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1. Introduction to Psychology
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of coercive tactics in psychology?
A
Encouraging someone through positive feedback
B
Threatening to punish someone unless they comply with a demand
C
Providing information to help someone make a decision
D
Offering a reward for completing a task
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the concept of coercive tactics in psychology, which involve using threats, punishment, or force to influence someone's behavior or decisions.
Review each option and identify whether it involves a threat or punishment to compel compliance.
Recognize that 'Encouraging someone through positive feedback' is a form of positive reinforcement, not coercion.
Note that 'Providing information to help someone make a decision' is an example of informational influence, not coercion.
Identify that 'Threatening to punish someone unless they comply with a demand' fits the definition of coercive tactics because it uses the threat of punishment to influence behavior.
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