Suppose Fairness Is Defined as Those Who Receive the Greatest

question 59

Multiple Choice

Suppose fairness is defined as those who receive the greatest benefits from government should pay the most in taxes, then which of the following taxation systems would be consistent with this notion of fairness?

• A) User fees for national parks.
• B) Gasoline taxes to fund highway maintenance.
• C) A tax on the poor to finance food stamps and other low-income assistance programs.
• D) All of the above are consistent.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedules

A reinforcement schedule in experiments where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed, used to study learning and behavior.

Primary Reinforcers

Innate reinforcing qualities like food, drink, and pleasure that fulfill basic biological needs and do not depend on learning to be effective.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of rest or no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Discrimination

Unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, age, or sex.