Which One of the Following Would Slow the Rate of Increase

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following would slow the rate of increase of atmospheric CO₂

• A) Building and operating more coal-fired power plants.
• B) More use of catalytic converters in cars to produce complete combustion.
• C) Use of hydrogen fuel produced using solar or nuclear energy.
• D) Conversion of nuclear power plants to methane-burning power plants.
• E) Clearing and burning the tropical rain forests.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus reinforcing a behavior through its association with a primary reinforcer, not inherently rewarding.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or negative outcome or stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a particular behavior.

Aversive Punishment

A type of behavior modification that involves the use of unpleasant stimuli to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.