Which event is an example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique?

A.a hefty fine issued for driving more than 10 miles per hour over the speed limit

B.a government program that provides citizens with new job-training opportunities

C.a tax imposed on people who buy motorboats with large, loud engines

D.a sign in a restaurant that states “Think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills”

E.a tax credit that helps citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "D.a sign in a restaurant that states “Think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills” Another example of a hortatory, or encouraging, technique would be a general commanding his troops into battle, using words of inspiration and appealing to their sense of pride.

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jamuuj jamuuj · Answer 2 · 2018-10-15T22:35:11-04:00

Answer;

D.a sign in a restaurant that states “Think before you smoke—secondhand smoke kills”

Explanation;

Techniques Used by Administrative Agencies includes; authoritative techniques, Incentive techniques, Capacity techniques, and Hortatory techniques.

-Authoritative techniques rests on the notion that people’s actions must be restrained by government in order to prevent or eliminate activities or products that are unsafe, evil, or immoral.

-Incentive techniques encourage people to act in their own best interest by offering payoffs or financial inducements to get them to comply.

-Capacity techniques provide people with information, education, training or resources that will enable them to participate in desired activities

-Hortatory techniques encourage people to comply with policy by appealing to their better instincts- “Just Say No”