Minimizing the Number of Parts, Eliminating Fasteners, Making Parts Symmetric

question 7

True/False

Minimizing the number of parts, eliminating fasteners, making parts symmetric whenever possible, avoiding rigid and stiff parts, and using one-sided assembly designs are some of the approaches companies use to achieve cost leadership for high-volume products.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology concept where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Observational Learning

The process by which individuals learn new behaviors by observing and replicating the actions of others.

Social Learning

the acquisition of behaviors and skills through the observation of and interaction with others in a social context.

Negative Reinforcement

A technique used in behavior modification that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.