Why Would a Decrease in the Amount of Ozone in the Atmosphere

question 56

Multiple Choice

Why would a decrease in the amount of ozone in the atmosphere increase the likelihood of people getting sunburn?

• A)Global temperatures would rise
• B)More ultraviolet radiation would reach the ground
• C)People would be exposed to more infrared radiation
• D)The premise is incorrect.Ozone and sunburn are not related

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Definitions:

Operant Responding

A method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior, influencing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negative Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when removed following a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Observational Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors or knowledge by observing the actions of others and the consequences of those actions.