Much of our behavior is regulated by statutory law and the fines and imprisonment it provides for wrong-doing.Thus,much of our behavior is controlled by __________ power.

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Coercive power involves the use of threats and punishment, such as fines and imprisonment, to control behavior. Statutory law provides for such punishment, therefore much of our behavior is controlled by coercive power. The other choices - referent, expert, and reward - do not accurately describe the type of power that regulates behavior through the use of law and punishment.

Much of Our Behavior Is Regulated by Statutory Law and the Fines