What Is the Primary Cause for Hunger in Developed Countries

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause for hunger in developed countries? 

• A) Poverty 
• B) High cost of food 
• C) Excessive food waste 
• D) Lack of nutrition education 
• E) Limited food nearby to purchase

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Definitions:

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning principle where a response is only occasionally rewarded, leading to stronger and more persistent behavior than if the reward was given every time.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced each time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Behaviors Persist

Behaviors Persist refers to the phenomenon where actions continue or are repeated over time, often due to reinforcement or underlying psychological factors.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a behavior is rewarded or punished at irregular intervals, making the response more resistant to extinction.