Mark Purchased a Very Expensive Automobile on Credit

question 8

Essay

Mark purchased a very expensive automobile on credit. Within a week, Mark discovered that a tune-up was necessary, for he was in the habit of driving at an excessive rate of speed. When the car was repaired, the bill was more than $1,000. Mark does not have the money to pay for the car repairs or the monthly car payments. The credit company as well as the repair shop are concerned over who has priority of repayment. Who has priority and why?

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In psychology, the process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior through rewards or punishments.

Punishment

The application of an adverse stimulus or removal of a positive stimulus in response to an unwanted behavior, aiming to reduce the likelihood of the behavior's occurrence.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual or system in response to external or internal stimuli.

Observable Actions

Behaviors or actions that can be seen and measured by others, typically used in behavioral assessments.