DDT and Mercury

question 38

Multiple Choice

DDT and mercury

• A) were once used as an energy source.
• B) contribute to acid precipitation.
• C) accumulate in the tissues of organisms.
• D) deplete the ozone layer.

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Definitions:

Continuous

An unbroken, uninterrupted sequence or condition, often referring to processes or phenomena.

Schedules of Reinforcement

The strategy or pattern in which rewards or punishments are given to encourage or discourage behavior.

Punishing Contingency

An approach in management or behavioral psychology where negative consequences are applied to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A training technique where the vigor of a conduct is adjusted by the use of reinforcements or sanctions.