Many Ecosystems Are Damaged by Attempts to Make a Quick

question 56

Multiple Choice

Many ecosystems are damaged by attempts to make a quick profit because

• A)natural services are valued more than natural goods.
• B)ecosystem services require sustained human development.
• C)the value of ecosystem services is underappreciated.
• D)the prices of most natural goods continue to fall.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule used in operant conditioning that rewards a response after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Continuous Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where every instance of the desired behavior is rewarded.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, which can lead to a stronger and more resistant response.