A Rug Is to Fit in a Room So That

question 196

Multiple Choice

A rug is to fit in a room so that a border of even width is left on all four sides. If the room is 12 feet by 15 feet and the area of the rug is 108 square feet, how wide will the border be?

• A) 2.2 ft
• B) 3 ft
• C) 1.5 ft
• D) 1 ft

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Goal Response

An anticipatory goal response is a behavioral or psychological reaction occurring before achieving a goal, often driven by the expectation or anticipation of a reward or outcome.

Reward

A stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the behavior that led to it being repeated in the future.

Unconditioned Frustration Response

An innate emotional reaction to the blocking of a goal-directed behavior without prior conditioning.

Amsel

A reference to Abram Amsel, a psychologist known for his work on the frustration theory of learning.