Now,these Students Need to Make a Decision About What Sort

question 23

Multiple Choice

Now,these students need to make a decision about what sort of towels they should purchase,again,in an attempt to generate the least amount of MSW.They agree that if they purchase paper towels,they will buy the thick,quilted brand.The best strategy,to generate the least amount of MSW,would be to purchase

• A)5 bulk packages of 10 paper towels,for a total of 50 rolls of paper towels,and 10 garbage bags.
• B)10 bulk packages of 5 paper towels,for a total of 50 rolls of paper towels,and 10 garbage bags.
• C)25 packages of 2 paper towels each,for a total of 50 rolls of paper towels,and 10 garbage bags.
• D)one bag of 5 rags (about the size of 5 rolls of paper towels)that they can wash out and reuse.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Conditioning

A learning process in which an individual alters behavior due to the association of actions with punishments or rewards.

Classical Conditioning

The process of learning where, through continuous pairing, a reaction initially provoked by the second of two stimuli is eventually provoked by the first stimulus.

Preparedness

The state of being readily equipped or mentally ready to handle situations or to undertake specific tasks.

Response Acquisition

The process through which new behaviors are learned or acquired, often discussed in the context of conditioning in psychology.