Figure 8.4.2 -Refer to Figure 8.4.2 Above. If the Farm Produces 14

question 70

Multiple Choice

Figure 8.4.2
-Refer to Figure 8.4.2 above. If the farm produces 14 sacks of coffee when market price is $380,

• A) the farmer does not earn any profit.
• B) the farmer has maximized his profit.
• C) the farmer has lost an opportunity for additional profit.
• D) the farmer should reduce the number of sacks produced in order to increase his profit.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval Schedules

Are interval schedules in which the amount of time that must pass before a reward is given can change from one reward period to another.

Fixed Ratio Schedules

Are ratio schedules in which the number of times a behavior must occur before it is rewarded remains constant over time.

Reinforcement Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that behavior is driven by its consequences, with rewards increasing the likelihood of repeating behaviors.

Intrinsic Motivation

The internal drive to perform an activity for its own sake and for the satisfaction it provides, rather than for some external reward.