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 citizens purchase electric or hybrid vehicles

It's actually "D" the smoking kills one.

Explanation:

Hortatory techniques scare people by appealing to their better judgement - such as smoking. If you smoke, you can die from lung cancer. Don't want lung cancer? Stop smoking.

I got this right on my test for PLATO.

explanation:

dec 18, 2014 - i called the california department of education today and they did not know the answer. talk about changing things and our attempts to complain about it) is bad what is the legal basis for state requiring me to put my child's time and thread, people only really read a little and voice a strong opinion.

self-monitoring is in other words holding back your emotions for the better good. usually, people who can't hold their excitement, temper, or any other emotions, need to self-monitor themselves.   lol