A ____________ Reinforcer Is Any Reward That Satisfies a Basic

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Multiple Choice

A ____________ reinforcer is any reward that satisfies a basic biological need,such as hunger,thirst,or touch.

• A)primary
• B)negative
• C)positive
• D)secondary

Discuss criticisms of just deserts theory.

Explain the role of censure in punishment theories.

Know the functionalist perspective on punishment and society.

Understand the historical context and contemporary mechanisms of racial discrimination in housing.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of a consumer's preference ordering over a set of goods and services, showing the satisfaction level from consumption.

Consumption Of X

The act of using up a particular resource X or the amount of X that is used.

Units Of Y

A generic term for the measurement used to quantify the output in a given economic or mathematical model.

Utility Function

An economic model that describes how consumers rank different bundles of goods according to the levels of satisfaction or utility those bundles provide.