Suppose Public Authorities Were Contemplating Locating a Hazardous Waste Incinerator

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose public authorities were contemplating locating a hazardous waste incinerator in a particular community. If the members of this community offered to pay $25,000 to keep it out of their area, this amount is equal to their ________ for clean air.

• A) willingness to accept
• B) willingness to pay
• C) use value
• D) consumer surplus

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a rewarding stimulus following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Punishment

A method used to reduce undesirable behavior by applying negative consequences or removing positive reinforcements.

Improvement Plan

A strategic outline designed to identify areas of performance that need enhancement and to establish specific steps and timelines for achieving those improvements.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is given only some of the time a desired behavior occurs, leading to more resistant behavior change.