Which term is most closely associated with guiding individual conduct through strategies and rules?

• A. Tension Defusion Strategies
• B. Public Response
• C. Behavior Management
• D. Charity Organizations

Answer: (C)

Guiding individual conduct through strategies and rules is about shaping behavior in a structured way. This term, behavior management, refers to creating clear expectations, routines, and consequences to influence how people act. It’s used to maintain order, safety, and promote pro-social behavior by planning interventions—rewards for compliant behavior and sanctions for rule-breaking.

Tension defusion strategies focus on reducing crisis or high-tension situations, not on a broad system for guiding daily conduct. Public response deals with how people react to events or actions, rather than how behavior is shaped through rules. Charity organizations are about providing support and aid, not managing behavior through a formal framework.