Although the Dividing Line Between the Two Is Blurring Generally

question 6

Multiple Choice

Although the dividing line between the two is blurring generally speaking, _______ is concerned with resource extraction and __________ is concerned with environmental degradation.

• A) production economics; consumption economics
• B) environmental economics; natural resource economics
• C) natural resource economics; environmental economics
• D) consumption economics; production economics

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that follows an undesirable behavior, with the intent of reducing or eliminating that behavior.

Reinforcers

Stimuli, events, or conditions that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Self-Modification Program

A self-directed plan designed to change one's behavior or habits through a structured process of self-observation, goal-setting, and reinforcement.

Positive Reinforcement

In behaviorism, a process by which the likelihood of a specific behavior is increased through the use of a reward following the desired behavior.