Suppose a Local Community Decides to Give All of Its

question 94

Multiple Choice

Suppose a local community decides to give all of its citizens over age 60 a parking pass that will enable them to park in the front of parking lots. For people over 60, this policy is:

• A)equitable and efficient, since it applies to all citizens over 60.
• B)equitable but not efficient, since it applies to all citizens over 60.
• C)efficient but not equitable, since it applies to all citizens over 60.
• D)neither equitable nor efficient.

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Definitions:

Behavior Modification

Behavior modification is the use of empirically demonstrated behavior change techniques to improve behaviors, often involving reinforcing desired behaviors and decreasing undesired ones.

Operant Conditioning

A teaching methodology where the impact of a behavior is fine-tuned by the application of motivating or deterring factors.

Sexual Behavior

Activities related to physical intimacy or sexual intercourse between individuals.

Defense Mechanisms

Methods the unconscious mind uses to modify, reject, or alter reality in an effort to protect oneself from experiencing distress and inappropriate urges.