Use the Information for the Question(s) Below

question 53

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below. As an oil refiner, you are able to produce $77 worth of unleaded gasoline from one barrel of Alaska North Slope (ANS) crude oil. Because of its lower sulfur content, you can produce $78 worth of unleaded gasoline from one barrel of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude.
Another oil refiner is offering to trade you of Alaska North Slope (ANS) crude oil for of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil. Assuming you currently have of WTI crude, the added benefit (cost) to you if you take the trade is closest to ________.

• A) ($1550)
• B) $1550
• C) ($3475)
• D) $3475

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Definitions:

Emotional Support

Assistance provided through empathy, concern, and encouragement to help individuals manage and express their emotions.

Reinforcer

Anything that follows a response and strengthens it or increases the probability that it will occur.

Behavior Frequency

The number of times a specific behavior is exhibited over a designated period, often used as a measure in behavioral studies.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce anxiety or fear towards a particular object or situation by gradually increasing exposure to the anxiety-provoking stimulus.