The Fruit Yield Per Tree in an Orchard That Contains

question 9

Multiple Choice

The fruit yield per tree in an orchard that contains 60 trees is 240 pounds per tree each year. Due to crowding, the yield decreases by 2 pounds per season per every additional tree planted. How many additional trees should be planted for a maximum total annual yield ?

• A)25 additional trees
• B) 30 additional trees
• C) 90 additional trees
• D) 20 additional trees
• E) 60 additional trees

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Pain

The expectation or fear of pain that can occur before an actual painful stimulus is experienced.

Avoidance Behavior

Actions taken to prevent or evade a perceived negative outcome or noxious stimulus.

Escape Behavior

An action taken to terminate an ongoing, unpleasant, aversive stimulus.

Mowrer's Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory that integrates classical and operant conditioning to explain avoidance learning and the development of phobias.