The Efficient Level of Pollution Is Greater

question 205

Multiple Choice

The efficient level of pollution is greater

• A)​The higher the marginal social benefit of abatement function and the higher the marginal social benefit of abatement function.
• B)​The higher the marginal social benefit of abatement function and the lower the marginal social benefit of abatement function.
• C)​The lower the marginal social benefit of abatement function and the higher the marginal social benefit of abatement function.
• D)​The lower the marginal social benefit of abatement function and the lower the marginal social benefit of abatement function.

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Definitions:

Undesired Behavior

Behavior that is considered unacceptable or inappropriate by society, an individual, or a specific group.

Token-economy System

A behavioral modification technique based on systematic reinforcement, using tokens as conditional reinforcement that can be exchanged for desired rewards.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward is not provided every time the desired behavior is performed, leading to more resistant learned behaviors.

Extinction Procedure

A behavioral technique in which reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued, leading to a decrease in the frequency of the behavior.