The Clean Water Act, Which Has Been Primarily Aimed at Point

question 11

Multiple Choice

The Clean Water Act, which has been primarily aimed at point source water pollution, has moved the United States ________ of the way toward zero-discharge levels for point sources.

• A) 20-30%
• B) 50-60%
• C) 5-10%
• D) 90-100%

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Definitions:

Weaken a Behavior

The process of reducing the frequency or intensity of an undesired behavior, often through negative reinforcement or punishment.

Extinction

In behavioral psychology, the gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned response following the cessation of reinforcement.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or punishing unwanted behavior.

Punishment

The imposition of a penalty as a response to an undesired behavior, intended to discourage future occurrences of such behavior.