Due to Technological Advances and the Standard of Living in the US

question 35

Multiple Choice

Due to technological advances and the standard of living in the US, the generation of municipal solid waste in the US is _______ compared to global averages.

• A) more than 40% higher
• B) the lowest in the developed world
• C) about average
• D) five times higher
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Conditioning

Conditioning is a process in psychology in which a response becomes more frequent or more predictable in a given environment due to reinforcement.

Behavioral Contrast

A phenomenon in operant conditioning where the rate of response to one stimulus changes when the reinforcement conditions are modified for another stimulus.

Congruency Effect

A phenomenon where the reaction time is faster and accuracy is higher when the properties of a stimulus are in harmony with its response.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.