When Individuals Are Provided Feedback as to the Amount of Materials

question 171

Multiple Choice

When individuals are provided feedback as to the amount of materials they are recycling on a weekly basis,

• A) they typically recycle more.
• B) they typically recycle less.
• C) the feedback has been shown to have no effect on recycling behavior.
• D) recycling is more likely to increase if the feedback is negative.

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Definitions:

Laissez-Faire Economy

An economic system where private parties are free from government intervention, such as regulations, privileges, tariffs, and subsidies.

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The part of the government that has a national mandate and is responsible for the implementation and administration of policy and law in a country.

Command Economies

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