Which Coal Contains the Most Carbon and Generates Most Energy

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which coal contains the most carbon and generates most energy when burning?

• A) lignite
• B) anthracite
• C) bituminous
• D) peat
• E) subbituminous

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Definitions:

Extinction

Within the realm of behavioral psychology, it describes the slow reduction and ultimate vanishing of a learned reaction when the previously associated conditioned stimulus is no longer presented alongside the unconditioned stimulus.

Avoidance Training

A learning process in which an individual learns to prevent the occurrence of an unpleasant or harmful stimulus by performing particular behaviors.

Desensitization

A psychological process of reducing sensitivity or reaction to a stimulus, often used in therapy to manage phobias or anxiety.

Negative Reinforcer

An undesirable outcome or event that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.