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What type of schedule may be involved in the development of superstitious behavior? Give an example of how this could be involved in the development of a fisherman's erroneous belief that one lure is much more effective than another for catching fish. Explain how this same type of schedule could be used to decrease self-injurious behavior.


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Frank Knight

was an influential American economist known for his work on risk, uncertainty, and the role of the entrepreneur in economic theory.

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur.

Land Rents

Payments made for the use of land, reflecting the value attributed to location and fertility in agricultural or real estate markets.

Changes

Alterations, modifications, or transformations in conditions, situations, or objects over time.

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