If Your Economics Class Was Graded on a Curve and Everyone

question 3

Multiple Choice

If your economics class was graded on a curve and everyone agrees to study only half as much, everyone would get the same grade that they otherwise would earn. You, however, will earn an A if you study more than the others, a C if you study the same amount as others, and an F if everyone else studies more than you. You don't like studying, but you'd rather study and get an A than get a C without studying, or study and get a C than get an F without studying. If everyone else is studying, what is it in your best interest to do?

• A) study and get a C
• B) not study and get an F
• C) drop the class
• D) randomize over studying and not studying

Recognize the advantages and principles of group therapy.

Comprehend the use of contracts and reinforcement in behavior modification.

Understand the therapeutic goal of establishing links between undesired behaviors and unpleasant outcomes.

Understand the concept of symbolic racism and its implications in society.

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Definitions:

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