Assess the Following as Probably , as Probably , as Requiring

question 71

Essay

Assess the following as probably , as probably , as requiring further documentation before judgment, or as a claim that cannot properly be evaluated. Consider both the nature of the claim and the source.
You've taken your car in to the local branch of a nationwide chain of brake and muffler shops for an advertised "free brake inspection." After the inspection, the service manager tells you: "I'm afraid your linings are almost completely gone and the drums need turning. You need a complete brake overhaul."

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Definitions:

Reactions

Responses of an organism to internal or external stimuli.

Fixed-Interval Schedules

A reinforcement schedule where rewards are provided after a constant, specific period of time has passed, encouraging a pattern of response.

Ethanol

A chemical compound, often referred to as alcohol, used in beverages, as a fuel additive, and in the manufacture of a wide range of products.

Nucleus Accumbens

A brain structure known for its role in the reward circuit, associated with pleasure, addiction, and fear.