Figure 10-2

question 460

Multiple Choice

Figure 10-2. The graph depicts the market for plastic.
-Refer to Figure 10-2. Suppose that the production of plastic creates a social cost which is depicted in the graph above. What is the socially optimal quantity of plastic?

• A)200 units
• B)450 units
• C)500 units
• D)650 units

Recognize the principles of attribution theory and how individuals make judgments about others' behaviors.

Grasp the effects of presence, comparison, and competition on individual and group performance.

Identify factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of relationships.

Analyze the formation and influence of group norms and the processes of social comparison and conformity.

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Definitions:

Withholding Reinforcement

A behavioral modification technique where positive reinforcement is intentionally not provided to reduce or eliminate undesired behaviors.

Token Economy

A behavioral intervention that involves rewarding targeted behaviors with tokens, which can later be exchanged for privileges or items.

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A term describing individuals with significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.

Severe

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