The First of the Four Rs of Waste Reduction Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

The first of the four Rs of waste reduction is refuse,choosing not to use or buy a product you don't need.Which of the following best fits this R?

• A)a student putting her plastic water bottle into a recycling bin
• B)students using the bikes to get across campus instead of driving
• C)renting a textbook and returning it at the end of the semester
• D)buying products with minimal packaging

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Definitions:

Fear of Punishment

A deterrent emotion where individuals are apprehensive about the consequences of certain actions.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory that suggests an individual's behavior is determined by their expected outcomes or rewards.

Instrumentality

The belief or expectation that performing a certain behavior or achieving a particular level of performance will lead to a desired outcome or reward.

Reinforcement Theory

Is a process theory, usually associated with B. F. Skinner, which proposes that all behavior is a function of its consequences.