Please Use the Following Statements to Answer This Question

question 8

Multiple Choice

Please use the following statements to answer this question:
I. The process of testing and revising theories is central to the development of economics as a science.
II. Theory is imperfect and may not adequately describe economic behavior in some cases.

• A) I and II are true.
• B) I is true and II is false.
• C) I is false and II is true.
• D) I and II are false.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a behavior is rewarded every time it is performed.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique where the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant outcome after the display of a behavior increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in the future.

B. F. Skinner

A psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using information.