One Objective of Technological Expansion Is to Achieve Economies of Scale

question 59

True/False

One objective of technological expansion is to achieve economies of scale at the expense of diseconomies of scope.

Analyze the societal implications of technological advancements in fields such as genetic engineering on inequality.

Appreciate the complexity of environmental justice issues including the placement of heavy polluters near vulnerable communities.

Understand the theoretical perspectives on species survival including the role of competition and cooperation.

Be aware of the limitations of market forces in addressing environmental problems without regulatory or collective action.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

The method by which repeated association of two stimuli results in a response that was initially elicited by the second stimulus being elicited by the first stimulus over time.

Neutral Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that doesn't trigger a specific reaction besides drawing attention, until it becomes linked with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral cue that, upon repeated pairing with an unconditioned stimulus, produces a conditioned reaction.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in operant conditioning where introducing a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.