​Why Doesn't a Behavioral Contract Produce Behavior Change Through a Simple

question 4

Multiple Choice

​Why doesn't a behavioral contract produce behavior change through a simple reinforcement or punishment process?

• A) ​because the consequences for the behavior occur long after the behavior has occurred or failed to occur
• B) ​because rule governed behavior replaces reinforcement or punishment processes
• C) ​because social support replaces reinforcement or punishment processes
• D) ​B and C

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Definitions:

Common Resources

Natural or man-made resources that are not owned by anyone, cannot exclude others from using, and are susceptible to overuse and depletion.

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning they can be used by everyone without diminishing availability to others.

Not Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service where it is difficult or impossible to prevent individuals from enjoying its benefits, even if they do not pay for it.

Not Rival

A characteristic of a good where its consumption by one individual does not reduce availability or quality for others.