Coercion is defined as

a. conformity to the demands of an authority.
b. bringing one's behavior into agreement or harmony with norms or with the behavior of others in a group.
c. being forced to change your beliefs or your behavior against your will.
d. bending to the requests of a person who has little or no authority or other form of social power.


C

Psychology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Psychology

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A. affective prevention B. universal prevention C. selective prevention D. indicated prevention

Psychology

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Psychology