Ginger Has Been Procrastinating on Finishing Her Dissertation

question 99

Multiple Choice

Ginger has been procrastinating on finishing her dissertation. So, she and her fiancé draw up a formal agreement in which she states that she will meet weekly deadlines on the number of pages she will complete and the rewards she will receive, such as eating out at her favorite restaurant, and the consequences she will incur, such as chores she hates to do. Ginger and her fiancé are utilizing which of the following to help Ginger finish her dissertation?

• A)the Premack principle
• B)higher-order conditioning
• C)a behavioral contract
• D)self-recording

Assess the impact of government vs. market allocation of investment funds on economic growth.

Understand the concepts of human and physical capital and their implications for income generation.

Evaluate the role of uncertainty and risk in investment decisions and their impact on economic profit.

Recognize the importance of the present value concept in investment decision-making.

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Definitions:

David Walker

An African American abolitionist, writer, and anti-slavery activist in the 19th century, known for his 1829 pamphlet "David Walker's Appeal," which called for the end of slavery and racial discrimination.

Abolitionist Writings

Literary and journalistic works produced by abolitionists advocating for the ending of slavery and the emancipation of slaves, playing a key role in the anti-slavery movement.

Secular Language

Language that is non-religious and not affiliated with any spiritual beliefs, often used in contexts emphasizing impartiality.

Institutions

Structures or mechanisms of social order governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given community, including laws, norms, and organizations.