A Curve That Relates an Economy's Total Output to the Total

question 115

Multiple Choice

A curve that relates an economy's total output to the total amount of labor employed, holding all other determinants of output constant, is called

• A) an input-output matrix.
• B) an average output function.
• C) a marginal product function.
• D) an aggregate production function.

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Definitions:

Pleasant Stimulus

An external factor that induces a positive emotional response or feeling of pleasure.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus when presented after a response increases the probability of that response being repeated, by providing a desirable effect or satisfying a need.

Negative Reinforcer

An unpleasant stimulus that, when removed after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Partial Reinforcement

is a conditioning principle where a response is reinforced only a portion of the time, which can lead to a slower acquisition of a response but greater resistance to extinction.