Suppose That You Work at a Local Convenience Store

question 14

Short Answer

Suppose that you work at a local convenience store. The store has just closed and you and one other co-worker must complete a list of tasks before any of you can leave for the night. Each task may only be worked on by one person. What is the optimal amount of time that it will take to complete the list of tasks knowing that all tasks are independent from one another? Hint: You are guaranteed that a
project finish time is optimal if there is zero idle time.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Aversive Punishment

A form of behavior modification that involves presenting an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior's recurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

The removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, which can cause a range of effects from a mild tingling to severe injury or even death.